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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,830.52, 587,646.65 and 232,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,830.52, 587,646.65 and 232,238.54 is: 320,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,830.52 : 587,646.65 = 232,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,830.52/587,646.65 = 232,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,830.52x = 587,646.65 × 232,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,830.52x = 136,474,200,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,474,200,775.26/425,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,489.48

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