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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,967.35, 587,836.62 and 232,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,967.35, 587,836.62 and 232,379.20 is: 320,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,967.35 : 587,836.62 = 232,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,967.35/587,836.62 = 232,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,967.35x = 587,836.62 × 232,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,967.35x = 136,601,003,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601,003,486.30/425,967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,684.21

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