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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,285.76, 658,654.88 and 262,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,285.76, 658,654.88 and 262,429.44 is: 362,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,285.76 : 658,654.88 = 262,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,285.76/658,654.88 = 262,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,285.76x = 658,654.88 × 262,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,285.76x = 172,850,431,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,850,431,311.67/477,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,152.92

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