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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,863.20, 658,069.92 and 262,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,863.20, 658,069.92 and 262,008 is: 361,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,863.20 : 658,069.92 = 262,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,863.20/658,069.92 = 262,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,863.20x = 658,069.92 × 262,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,863.20x = 172,419,583,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,419,583,599.36/476,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,570.33

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