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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,493.50, 586,995.03 and 304,590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,493.50, 586,995.03 and 304,590.69 is: 420,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,493.50 : 586,995.03 = 304,590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,493.50/586,995.03 = 304,590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,493.50x = 586,995.03 × 304,590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,493.50x = 178,793,221,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,793,221,214.27/425,493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,202.01

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