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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,281.80, 586,629.36 and 253,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,281.80, 586,629.36 and 253,084.26 is: 349,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,281.80 : 586,629.36 = 253,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,281.80/586,629.36 = 253,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,281.80x = 586,629.36 × 253,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,281.80x = 148,466,657,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,466,657,469.87/425,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,101.84

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