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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,635.56, 586,956.24 and 361,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,635.56, 586,956.24 and 361,280.52 is: 498,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,635.56 : 586,956.24 = 361,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,635.56/586,956.24 = 361,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,635.56x = 586,956.24 × 361,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,635.56x = 212,055,855,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,055,855,604.45/425,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,209.91

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