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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,424.30, 587,073.87 and 231,827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,424.30, 587,073.87 and 231,827.82 is: 319,916.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,424.30 : 587,073.87 = 231,827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,424.30/587,073.87 = 231,827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,424.30x = 587,073.87 × 231,827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,424.30x = 136,100,055,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,100,055,461.06/425,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,916.04

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