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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,227.08, 658,567.46 and 262,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,227.08, 658,567.46 and 262,365.26 is: 362,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,227.08 : 658,567.46 = 262,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,227.08/658,567.46 = 262,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,227.08x = 658,567.46 × 262,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,227.08x = 172,785,223,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,785,223,205.03/477,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,060.81

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