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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,182.08, 658,511.04 and 262,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,182.08, 658,511.04 and 262,336 is: 362,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,182.08 : 658,511.04 = 262,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,182.08/658,511.04 = 262,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,182.08x = 658,511.04 × 262,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,182.08x = 172,751,152,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,751,152,189.44/477,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,023.55

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