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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,170.49, 655,735.26 and 284,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,170.49, 655,735.26 and 284,183.88 is: 392,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,170.49 : 655,735.26 = 284,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,170.49/655,735.26 = 284,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,170.49x = 655,735.26 × 284,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,170.49x = 186,349,390,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,349,390,439.61/475,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,173.74

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