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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,595.27, 587,322.29 and 232,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,595.27, 587,322.29 and 232,004.56 is: 320,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,595.27 : 587,322.29 = 232,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,595.27/587,322.29 = 232,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,595.27x = 587,322.29 × 232,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,595.27x = 136,261,449,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,261,449,469.64/425,595.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,166.74

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