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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,130.27, 586,667.79 and 231,533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,130.27, 586,667.79 and 231,533.61 is: 319,509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,130.27 : 586,667.79 = 231,533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,130.27/586,667.79 = 231,533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,130.27x = 586,667.79 × 231,533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,130.27x = 135,833,311,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,833,311,289.42/425,130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,509.86

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