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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,179, 586,704.43 and 261,809.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,179, 586,704.43 and 261,809.31 is: 361,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,179 : 586,704.43 = 261,809.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,179/586,704.43 = 261,809.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,179x = 586,704.43 × 261,809.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,179x = 153,604,681,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,604,681,992.24/425,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,270.62

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