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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,115.66, 586,660.92 and 231,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,115.66, 586,660.92 and 231,524.84 is: 319,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,115.66 : 586,660.92 = 231,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,115.66/586,660.92 = 231,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,115.66x = 586,660.92 × 231,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,115.66x = 135,826,575,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,826,575,637.25/425,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,504.99

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