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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,730.01, 425,121.93 and 233,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,730.01, 425,121.93 and 233,284.62 is: 349,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,730.01 : 425,121.93 = 233,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,730.01/425,121.93 = 233,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,730.01x = 425,121.93 × 233,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,730.01x = 99,174,409,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,174,409,487.92/283,730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,537.97

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