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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,660.57, 656,432.09 and 284,637.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,660.57, 656,432.09 and 284,637.19 is: 392,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,660.57 : 656,432.09 = 284,637.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,660.57/656,432.09 = 284,637.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,660.57x = 656,432.09 × 284,637.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,660.57x = 186,844,985,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,844,985,523.43/475,660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,811.59

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