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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,169.20, 655,733.46 and 284,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,169.20, 655,733.46 and 284,182.59 is: 392,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,169.20 : 655,733.46 = 284,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,169.20/655,733.46 = 284,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,169.20x = 655,733.46 × 284,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,169.20x = 186,348,033,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,348,033,012.46/475,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,171.95

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