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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,557.65, 587,251.88 and 231,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,557.65, 587,251.88 and 231,961.10 is: 320,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,557.65 : 587,251.88 = 231,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,557.65/587,251.88 = 231,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,557.65x = 587,251.88 × 231,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,557.65x = 136,219,592,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,219,592,641.77/425,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,096.68

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