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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,235.70, 655,825.17 and 284,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,235.70, 655,825.17 and 284,293.99 is: 392,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,235.70 : 655,825.17 = 284,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,235.70/655,825.17 = 284,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,235.70x = 655,825.17 × 284,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,235.70x = 186,447,154,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,447,154,321.73/475,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,325.65

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