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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,025.89, 587,895.17 and 232,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,025.89, 587,895.17 and 232,422.12 is: 320,731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,025.89 : 587,895.17 = 232,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,025.89/587,895.17 = 232,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,025.89x = 587,895.17 × 232,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,025.89x = 136,639,840,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,639,840,587.05/426,025.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,731.31

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