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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,169.70, 655,734.15 and 284,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,169.70, 655,734.15 and 284,183.10 is: 392,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,169.70 : 655,734.15 = 284,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,169.70/655,734.15 = 284,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,169.70x = 655,734.15 × 284,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,169.70x = 186,348,563,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,348,563,522.87/475,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,172.66

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