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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,480.92, 587,153.56 and 231,894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,480.92, 587,153.56 and 231,894.75 is: 320,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,480.92 : 587,153.56 = 231,894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,480.92/587,153.56 = 231,894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,480.92x = 587,153.56 × 231,894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,480.92x = 136,157,826,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,157,826,761.96/425,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,009.24

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