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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,773.19, 587,581.19 and 232,191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,773.19, 587,581.19 and 232,191.49 is: 320,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,773.19 : 587,581.19 = 232,191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,773.19/587,581.19 = 232,191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,773.19x = 587,581.19 × 232,191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,773.19x = 136,431,352,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,431,352,002.07/425,773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,431.99

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