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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,170.20, 655,734.84 and 284,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,170.20, 655,734.84 and 284,183.59 is: 392,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,170.20 : 655,734.84 = 284,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,170.20/655,734.84 = 284,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,170.20x = 655,734.84 × 284,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,170.20x = 186,349,080,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,349,080,919.28/475,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,173.33

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