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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,950.40, 425,536.80 and 231,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,950.40, 425,536.80 and 231,462.40 is: 346,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,950.40 : 425,536.80 = 231,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,950.40/425,536.80 = 231,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,950.40x = 425,536.80 × 231,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,950.40x = 98,495,769,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,495,769,016.32/283,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,876.67

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