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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,148.91, 658,473.68 and 262,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,148.91, 658,473.68 and 262,298.03 is: 361,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,148.91 : 658,473.68 = 262,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,148.91/658,473.68 = 262,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,148.91x = 658,473.68 × 262,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,148.91x = 172,716,349,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,716,349,070.85/477,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,975.78

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