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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,731.01, 425,123.43 and 233,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,731.01, 425,123.43 and 233,285.62 is: 349,539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,731.01 : 425,123.43 = 233,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,731.01/425,123.43 = 233,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,731.01x = 425,123.43 × 233,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,731.01x = 99,175,182,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175,182,944.08/283,731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,539.46

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