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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,594.27, 587,320.91 and 232,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,594.27, 587,320.91 and 232,003.56 is: 320,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,594.27 : 587,320.91 = 232,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,594.27/587,320.91 = 232,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,594.27x = 587,320.91 × 232,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,594.27x = 136,260,540,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,260,540,822.42/425,594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,165.36

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