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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,487.90, 587,165.70 and 231,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,487.90, 587,165.70 and 231,897.36 is: 320,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,487.90 : 587,165.70 = 231,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,487.90/587,165.70 = 231,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,487.90x = 587,165.70 × 231,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,487.90x = 136,162,175,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,162,175,712.55/425,487.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,014.21

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