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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,126.77, 586,662.96 and 231,530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,126.77, 586,662.96 and 231,530.11 is: 319,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,126.77 : 586,662.96 = 231,530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,126.77/586,662.96 = 231,530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,126.77x = 586,662.96 × 231,530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,126.77x = 135,830,139,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,830,139,661.73/425,126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,505.03

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