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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,154.50, 586,713.81 and 231,562.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,154.50, 586,713.81 and 231,562.97 is: 319,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,154.50 : 586,713.81 = 231,562.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,154.50/586,713.81 = 231,562.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,154.50x = 586,713.81 × 231,562.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,154.50x = 135,861,193,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,861,193,267.73/425,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,557.23

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