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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,801.95, 587,599.29 and 232,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,801.95, 587,599.29 and 232,211.16 is: 320,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,801.95 : 587,599.29 = 232,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,801.95/587,599.29 = 232,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,801.95x = 587,599.29 × 232,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,801.95x = 136,447,112,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,447,112,746.08/425,801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,447.37

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