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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,347.18, 658,736.76 and 281,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,347.18, 658,736.76 and 281,227.52 is: 388,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,347.18 : 658,736.76 = 281,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,347.18/658,736.76 = 281,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,347.18x = 658,736.76 × 281,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,347.18x = 185,254,905,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,254,905,347.64/477,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,092.59

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