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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,852.94, 426,715.83 and 231,604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,852.94, 426,715.83 and 231,604.35 is: 346,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,852.94 : 426,715.83 = 231,604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,852.94/426,715.83 = 231,604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,852.94x = 426,715.83 × 231,604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,852.94x = 98,829,242,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,829,242,441.86/284,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,948.30

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