Is 478 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 478 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 478 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

478 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 478.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 239 = 242.

242 is less than 478. Therefore, 478 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 478 is 478 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 478 is 478 - 242 = 236

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