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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,558.22, 587,252.68 and 231,961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,558.22, 587,252.68 and 231,961.67 is: 320,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,558.22 : 587,252.68 = 231,961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,558.22/587,252.68 = 231,961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,558.22x = 587,252.68 × 231,961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,558.22x = 136,220,114,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,220,114,354.10/425,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,097.48

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