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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,052.95, 655,467.74 and 281,364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,052.95, 655,467.74 and 281,364.03 is: 388,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,052.95 : 655,467.74 = 281,364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,052.95/655,467.74 = 281,364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,052.95x = 655,467.74 × 281,364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,052.95x = 184,425,046,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,425,046,092.36/475,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,219.98

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