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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,309.16, 586,804.86 and 253,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,309.16, 586,804.86 and 253,083.18 is: 349,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,309.16 : 586,804.86 = 253,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,309.16/586,804.86 = 253,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,309.16x = 586,804.86 × 253,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,309.16x = 148,510,440,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,510,440,008.26/425,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,182.32

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