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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,563.15, 425,344.74 and 233,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,563.15, 425,344.74 and 233,442.24 is: 350,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,563.15 : 425,344.74 = 233,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,563.15/425,344.74 = 233,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,563.15x = 425,344.74 × 233,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,563.15x = 99,293,428,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,293,428,877.82/283,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,163.37

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