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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,166.91, 655,730.36 and 284,180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,166.91, 655,730.36 and 284,180.34 is: 392,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,166.91 : 655,730.36 = 284,180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,166.91/655,730.36 = 284,180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,166.91x = 655,730.36 × 284,180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,166.91x = 186,345,676,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,345,676,653.12/475,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,168.88

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