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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,348, 655,980.24 and 284,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,348, 655,980.24 and 284,369.44 is: 392,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,348 : 655,980.24 = 284,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,348/655,980.24 = 284,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,348x = 655,980.24 × 284,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,348x = 186,540,733,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,540,733,499.87/475,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,429.83

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