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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,169.49, 655,733.88 and 284,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,169.49, 655,733.88 and 284,182.88 is: 392,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,169.49 : 655,733.88 = 284,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,169.49/655,733.88 = 284,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,169.49x = 655,733.88 × 284,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,169.49x = 186,348,339,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,348,339,253.31/475,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,172.36

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