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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,808.76, 714,994.62 and 284,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,808.76, 714,994.62 and 284,771.08 is: 427,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,808.76 : 714,994.62 = 284,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,808.76/714,994.62 = 284,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,808.76x = 714,994.62 × 284,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,808.76x = 203,609,790,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,609,790,131.59/476,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,026.11

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