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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,762.62, 586,161.30 and 231,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,762.62, 586,161.30 and 231,174.19 is: 319,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,762.62 : 586,161.30 = 231,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,762.62/586,161.30 = 231,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,762.62x = 586,161.30 × 231,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,762.62x = 135,505,363,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,505,363,736.85/424,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,014.33

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