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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,631.58, 587,353.36 and 232,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,631.58, 587,353.36 and 232,034.68 is: 320,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,631.58 : 587,353.36 = 232,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,631.58/587,353.36 = 232,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,631.58x = 587,353.36 × 232,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,631.58x = 136,286,348,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,286,348,934.53/425,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,197.93

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