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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,287.86, 586,921.86 and 243,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,287.86, 586,921.86 and 243,998.28 is: 336,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,287.86 : 586,921.86 = 243,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,287.86/586,921.86 = 243,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,287.86x = 586,921.86 × 243,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,287.86x = 143,207,924,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,207,924,334.40/425,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,731.75

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