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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,250.82, 586,805.74 and 243,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,250.82, 586,805.74 and 243,977.68 is: 336,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,250.82 : 586,805.74 = 243,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,250.82/586,805.74 = 243,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,250.82x = 586,805.74 × 243,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,250.82x = 143,167,503,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,167,503,055.88/425,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,666.02

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