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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,177.78, 712,666.35 and 283,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,177.78, 712,666.35 and 283,137.34 is: 424,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,177.78 : 712,666.35 = 283,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,177.78/712,666.35 = 283,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,177.78x = 712,666.35 × 283,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,177.78x = 201,782,454,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,782,454,646.51/475,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,646.23

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