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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,764.60, 587,550.84 and 232,171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,764.60, 587,550.84 and 232,171.82 is: 320,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,764.60 : 587,550.84 = 232,171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,764.60/587,550.84 = 232,171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,764.60x = 587,550.84 × 232,171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,764.60x = 136,412,747,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,412,747,865.33/425,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,394.76

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