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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,170.70, 655,735.53 and 284,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,170.70, 655,735.53 and 284,184.09 is: 392,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,170.70 : 655,735.53 = 284,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,170.70/655,735.53 = 284,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,170.70x = 655,735.53 × 284,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,170.70x = 186,349,604,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,349,604,873.72/475,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,174.02

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