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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,997.30, 658,224.45 and 262,132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,997.30, 658,224.45 and 262,132.74 is: 361,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,997.30 : 658,224.45 = 262,132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,997.30/658,224.45 = 262,132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,997.30x = 658,224.45 × 262,132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,997.30x = 172,542,178,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,542,178,613.49/476,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,725.69

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