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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,247.57, 586,801.26 and 243,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,247.57, 586,801.26 and 243,974.43 is: 336,661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,247.57 : 586,801.26 = 243,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,247.57/586,801.26 = 243,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,247.57x = 586,801.26 × 243,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,247.57x = 143,164,502,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,164,502,931.78/425,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,661.54

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