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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,225, 658,553.70 and 262,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,225, 658,553.70 and 262,363.52 is: 362,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,225 : 658,553.70 = 262,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,225/658,553.70 = 262,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,225x = 658,553.70 × 262,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,225x = 172,780,466,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,780,466,841.02/477,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,052.42

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