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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,183.08, 658,512.42 and 262,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,183.08, 658,512.42 and 262,337 is: 362,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,183.08 : 658,512.42 = 262,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,183.08/658,512.42 = 262,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,183.08x = 658,512.42 × 262,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,183.08x = 172,752,172,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,752,172,725.54/477,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,024.93

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