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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,194.26, 657,104.63 and 282,568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,194.26, 657,104.63 and 282,568.55 is: 389,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,194.26 : 657,104.63 = 282,568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,194.26/657,104.63 = 282,568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,194.26x = 657,104.63 × 282,568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,194.26x = 185,677,102,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,677,102,727.31/476,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,918.82

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