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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,255.32, 658,595.52 and 262,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,255.32, 658,595.52 and 262,393.72 is: 362,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,255.32 : 658,595.52 = 262,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,255.32/658,595.52 = 262,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,255.32x = 658,595.52 × 262,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,255.32x = 172,811,328,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,811,328,468.13/477,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,094.09

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