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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,320.44, 586,952.77 and 261,915.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,320.44, 586,952.77 and 261,915.09 is: 361,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,320.44 : 586,952.77 = 261,915.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,320.44/586,952.77 = 261,915.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,320.44x = 586,952.77 × 261,915.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,320.44x = 153,731,787,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,731,787,580.30/425,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,449.33

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