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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,700.52, 425,467.76 and 233,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,700.52, 425,467.76 and 233,656.50 is: 350,416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,700.52 : 425,467.76 = 233,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,700.52/425,467.76 = 233,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,700.52x = 425,467.76 × 233,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,700.52x = 99,413,307,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,413,307,664.44/283,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,416.37

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