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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,617.33, 587,358.42 and 232,025.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,617.33, 587,358.42 and 232,025.15 is: 320,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,617.33 : 587,358.42 = 232,025.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,617.33/587,358.42 = 232,025.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,617.33x = 587,358.42 × 232,025.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,617.33x = 136,281,927,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,281,927,842.75/425,617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,198.26

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