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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,701.52, 425,469.26 and 233,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,701.52, 425,469.26 and 233,657.50 is: 350,417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,701.52 : 425,469.26 = 233,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,701.52/425,469.26 = 233,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,701.52x = 425,469.26 × 233,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,701.52x = 99,414,083,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414,083,618.45/283,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,417.87

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