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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,254.40, 425,863.20 and 231,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,254.40, 425,863.20 and 231,377.60 is: 346,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,254.40 : 425,863.20 = 231,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,254.40/425,863.20 = 231,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,254.40x = 425,863.20 × 231,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,254.40x = 98,535,205,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,535,205,144.32/284,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,644.43

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