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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,729.91, 425,121.80 and 233,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,729.91, 425,121.80 and 233,284.53 is: 349,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,729.91 : 425,121.80 = 233,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,729.91/425,121.80 = 233,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,729.91x = 425,121.80 × 233,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,729.91x = 99,174,336,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,174,336,013.72/283,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,537.83

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