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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,287.52, 586,089.24 and 304,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,287.52, 586,089.24 and 304,218.54 is: 419,243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,287.52 : 586,089.24 = 304,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,287.52/586,089.24 = 304,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,287.52x = 586,089.24 × 304,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,287.52x = 178,299,212,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,299,212,902.51/425,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,243.93

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