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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,001.54, 658,273.53 and 262,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,001.54, 658,273.53 and 262,162 is: 361,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,001.54 : 658,273.53 = 262,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,001.54/658,273.53 = 262,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,001.54x = 658,273.53 × 262,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,001.54x = 172,574,305,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,305,171.86/477,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,789.83

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