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