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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,178.49, 715,649.67 and 285,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,178.49, 715,649.67 and 285,105.35 is: 427,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,178.49 : 715,649.67 = 285,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,178.49/715,649.67 = 285,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,178.49x = 715,649.67 × 285,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,178.49x = 204,035,546,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,035,546,064.49/477,178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,587.48

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