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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,011.52, 658,291.68 and 262,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,011.52, 658,291.68 and 262,159.20 is: 361,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,011.52 : 658,291.68 = 262,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,011.52/658,291.68 = 262,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,011.52x = 658,291.68 × 262,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,011.52x = 172,577,220,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,577,220,195.46/477,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,788.37

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