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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,168.08, 658,491.72 and 262,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,168.08, 658,491.72 and 262,322 is: 362,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,168.08 : 658,491.72 = 262,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,168.08/658,491.72 = 262,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,168.08x = 658,491.72 × 262,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,168.08x = 172,736,864,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,736,864,973.84/477,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,004.23

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