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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,933.27, 587,799 and 232,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,933.27, 587,799 and 232,344.26 is: 320,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,933.27 : 587,799 = 232,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,933.27/587,799 = 232,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,933.27x = 587,799 × 232,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,933.27x = 136,571,720,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,571,720,744.75/425,933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,641.12

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