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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,621.48, 587,353.68 and 232,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,621.48, 587,353.68 and 232,029.20 is: 320,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,621.48 : 587,353.68 = 232,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,621.48/587,353.68 = 232,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,621.48x = 587,353.68 × 232,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,621.48x = 136,283,204,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283,204,487.46/425,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,198.14

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