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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,868.36, 586,325.79 and 231,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,868.36, 586,325.79 and 231,281.62 is: 319,172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,868.36 : 586,325.79 = 231,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,868.36/586,325.79 = 231,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,868.36x = 586,325.79 × 231,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,868.36x = 135,606,378,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,606,378,558.98/424,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,172.69

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