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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,456.28, 637,582.86 and 236,000.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,456.28, 637,582.86 and 236,000.25 is: 353,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,456.28 : 637,582.86 = 236,000.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,456.28/637,582.86 = 236,000.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,456.28x = 637,582.86 × 236,000.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,456.28x = 150,469,714,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,469,714,355.72/425,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,666.69

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