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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,364.36, 655,984.02 and 284,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,364.36, 655,984.02 and 284,263.88 is: 392,272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,364.36 : 655,984.02 = 284,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,364.36/655,984.02 = 284,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,364.36x = 655,984.02 × 284,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,364.36x = 186,472,562,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,472,562,743.20/475,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,272.91

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