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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,592.77, 587,318.84 and 232,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,592.77, 587,318.84 and 232,002.06 is: 320,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,592.77 : 587,318.84 = 232,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,592.77/587,318.84 = 232,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,592.77x = 587,318.84 × 232,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,592.77x = 136,259,179,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,259,179,596.80/425,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,163.29

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