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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,847.37, 586,289.34 and 231,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,847.37, 586,289.34 and 231,255.84 is: 319,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,847.37 : 586,289.34 = 231,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,847.37/586,289.34 = 231,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,847.37x = 586,289.34 × 231,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,847.37x = 135,582,833,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,582,833,804.75/424,847.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,133.04

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