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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,603.16, 587,324.52 and 232,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,603.16, 587,324.52 and 232,012.89 is: 320,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,603.16 : 587,324.52 = 232,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,603.16/587,324.52 = 232,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,603.16x = 587,324.52 × 232,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,603.16x = 136,266,859,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266,859,253.06/425,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,173.51

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