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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,287.29, 658,658.94 and 262,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,287.29, 658,658.94 and 262,441.20 is: 362,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,287.29 : 658,658.94 = 262,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,287.29/658,658.94 = 262,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,287.29x = 658,658.94 × 262,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,287.29x = 172,859,239,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,859,239,311.03/477,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,170.21

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