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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,423.46, 587,076.82 and 231,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,423.46, 587,076.82 and 231,832.86 is: 319,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,423.46 : 587,076.82 = 231,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,423.46/587,076.82 = 231,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,423.46x = 587,076.82 × 231,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,423.46x = 136,103,698,220.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,103,698,220.31/425,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,925.23

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