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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,932.76, 654,039.77 and 283,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,932.76, 654,039.77 and 283,056.26 is: 390,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,932.76 : 654,039.77 = 283,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,932.76/654,039.77 = 283,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,932.76x = 654,039.77 × 283,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,932.76x = 185,130,046,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,130,046,501.98/473,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,625.14

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