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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,973.38, 587,854.31 and 232,384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,973.38, 587,854.31 and 232,384.23 is: 320,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,973.38 : 587,854.31 = 232,384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,973.38/587,854.31 = 232,384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,973.38x = 587,854.31 × 232,384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,973.38x = 136,608,070,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,608,070,019.61/425,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,696.26

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