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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,179, 586,695.90 and 243,881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,179, 586,695.90 and 243,881.56 is: 336,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,179 : 586,695.90 = 243,881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,179/586,695.90 = 243,881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,179x = 586,695.90 × 243,881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,179x = 143,084,311,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,084,311,337.60/425,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,527.23

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