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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,821.00, 587,633.54 and 232,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,821.00, 587,633.54 and 232,229.13 is: 320,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,821.00 : 587,633.54 = 232,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,821.00/587,633.54 = 232,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,821.00x = 587,633.54 × 232,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,821.00x = 136,465,622,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,465,622,388.25/425,821.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,476.50

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