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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,158, 655,698.84 and 284,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,158, 655,698.84 and 284,276.40 is: 392,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,158 : 655,698.84 = 284,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,158/655,698.84 = 284,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,158x = 655,698.84 × 284,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,158x = 186,399,705,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,399,705,719.38/475,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,289.95

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