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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,517.40, 425,276.10 and 233,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,517.40, 425,276.10 and 233,653.80 is: 350,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,517.40 : 425,276.10 = 233,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,517.40/425,276.10 = 233,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,517.40x = 425,276.10 × 233,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,517.40x = 99,367,376,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,367,376,814.18/283,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,480.70

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