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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,764.10, 587,550.15 and 232,171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,764.10, 587,550.15 and 232,171.33 is: 320,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,764.10 : 587,550.15 = 232,171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,764.10/587,550.15 = 232,171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,764.10x = 587,550.15 × 232,171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,764.10x = 136,412,299,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,412,299,767.20/425,764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,394.09

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