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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,028.01, 424,611.39 and 232,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,028.01, 424,611.39 and 232,512.42 is: 348,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,028.01 : 424,611.39 = 232,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,028.01/424,611.39 = 232,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,028.01x = 424,611.39 × 232,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,028.01x = 98,727,421,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,727,421,848.46/283,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,825.62

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