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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,822.67, 586,269.65 and 231,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,822.67, 586,269.65 and 231,237.43 is: 319,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,822.67 : 586,269.65 = 231,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,822.67/586,269.65 = 231,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,822.67x = 586,269.65 × 231,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,822.67x = 135,567,488,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,567,488,262.48/424,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,115.47

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