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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,170.08, 658,494.48 and 262,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,170.08, 658,494.48 and 262,324 is: 362,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,170.08 : 658,494.48 = 262,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,170.08/658,494.48 = 262,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,170.08x = 658,494.48 × 262,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,170.08x = 172,738,905,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,738,905,971.52/477,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,006.99

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