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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,493.48, 587,163.72 and 231,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,493.48, 587,163.72 and 231,897.09 is: 320,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,493.48 : 587,163.72 = 231,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,493.48/587,163.72 = 231,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,493.48x = 587,163.72 × 231,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,493.48x = 136,161,558,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,161,558,021.58/425,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,008.57

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