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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,651.70, 425,477.55 and 232,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,651.70, 425,477.55 and 232,913.30 is: 349,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,651.70 : 425,477.55 = 232,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,651.70/425,477.55 = 232,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,651.70x = 425,477.55 × 232,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,651.70x = 99,099,380,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,099,380,246.42/283,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,369.95

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