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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,581.64, 587,303.47 and 231,990.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,581.64, 587,303.47 and 231,990.93 is: 320,147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,581.64 : 587,303.47 = 231,990.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,581.64/587,303.47 = 231,990.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,581.64x = 587,303.47 × 231,990.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,581.64x = 136,249,077,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,249,077,037.57/425,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,147.92

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