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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,653.06, 587,383.53 and 232,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,653.06, 587,383.53 and 232,056.58 is: 320,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,653.06 : 587,383.53 = 232,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,653.06/587,383.53 = 232,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,653.06x = 587,383.53 × 232,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,653.06x = 136,306,213,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,306,213,120.13/425,653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,228.43

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