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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,007.83, 658,263.24 and 262,143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,007.83, 658,263.24 and 262,143.27 is: 361,753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,007.83 : 658,263.24 = 262,143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,007.83/658,263.24 = 262,143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,007.83x = 658,263.24 × 262,143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,007.83x = 172,559,278,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,559,278,254.40/477,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,753.55

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