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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,782.54, 657,668.05 and 283,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,782.54, 657,668.05 and 283,058.76 is: 390,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,782.54 : 657,668.05 = 283,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,782.54/657,668.05 = 283,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,782.54x = 657,668.05 × 283,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,782.54x = 186,158,702,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158,702,724.62/476,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,447.82

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