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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,180.08, 658,508.28 and 262,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,180.08, 658,508.28 and 262,334 is: 362,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,180.08 : 658,508.28 = 262,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,180.08/658,508.28 = 262,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,180.08x = 658,508.28 × 262,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,180.08x = 172,749,111,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,749,111,125.52/477,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,020.79

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