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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,783.27, 425,951.93 and 234,366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,783.27, 425,951.93 and 234,366.79 is: 351,778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,783.27 : 425,951.93 = 234,366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,783.27/425,951.93 = 234,366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,783.27x = 425,951.93 × 234,366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,783.27x = 99,828,986,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,828,986,528.40/283,783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,778.97

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