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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,831.52, 587,648.03 and 232,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,831.52, 587,648.03 and 232,239.54 is: 320,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,831.52 : 587,648.03 = 232,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,831.52/587,648.03 = 232,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,831.52x = 587,648.03 × 232,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,831.52x = 136,475,108,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,475,108,169.11/425,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,490.86

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