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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,621.52, 587,364.21 and 232,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,621.52, 587,364.21 and 232,029.36 is: 320,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,621.52 : 587,364.21 = 232,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,621.52/587,364.21 = 232,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,621.52x = 587,364.21 × 232,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,621.52x = 136,285,741,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,285,741,733.21/425,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,204.07

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