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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,652.06, 587,382.15 and 232,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,652.06, 587,382.15 and 232,055.58 is: 320,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,652.06 : 587,382.15 = 232,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,652.06/587,382.15 = 232,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,652.06x = 587,382.15 × 232,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,652.06x = 136,305,305,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,305,305,499.90/425,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,227.05

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