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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,625.40, 424,919.70 and 230,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,625.40, 424,919.70 and 230,748.60 is: 345,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,625.40 : 424,919.70 = 230,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,625.40/424,919.70 = 230,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,625.40x = 424,919.70 × 230,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,625.40x = 98,049,625,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,049,625,887.42/283,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,701.15

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