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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,013.92, 658,135.52 and 285,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,013.92, 658,135.52 and 285,957.60 is: 394,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,013.92 : 658,135.52 = 285,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,013.92/658,135.52 = 285,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,013.92x = 658,135.52 × 285,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,013.92x = 188,198,853,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,198,853,773.95/477,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,535.35

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