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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,251.32, 658,589.99 and 262,389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,251.32, 658,589.99 and 262,389.73 is: 362,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,251.32 : 658,589.99 = 262,389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,251.32/658,589.99 = 262,389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,251.32x = 658,589.99 × 262,389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,251.32x = 172,807,249,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,807,249,409.18/477,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,088.58

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