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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,951.10, 587,823.60 and 232,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,951.10, 587,823.60 and 232,362.14 is: 320,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,951.10 : 587,823.60 = 232,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,951.10/587,823.60 = 232,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,951.10x = 587,823.60 × 232,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,951.10x = 136,587,949,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,587,949,638.50/425,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,665.80

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