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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,965.60, 587,834.21 and 232,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,965.60, 587,834.21 and 232,377.45 is: 320,681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,965.60 : 587,834.21 = 232,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,965.60/587,834.21 = 232,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,965.60x = 587,834.21 × 232,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,965.60x = 136,599,411,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,599,411,376.30/425,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,681.79

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