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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,183.73, 657,090.14 and 282,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,183.73, 657,090.14 and 282,558.06 is: 389,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,183.73 : 657,090.14 = 282,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,183.73/657,090.14 = 282,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,183.73x = 657,090.14 × 282,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,183.73x = 185,666,113,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,666,113,790.74/476,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,904.36

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