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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,299.08, 658,672.59 and 262,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,299.08, 658,672.59 and 262,453.06 is: 362,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,299.08 : 658,672.59 = 262,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,299.08/658,672.59 = 262,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,299.08x = 658,672.59 × 262,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,299.08x = 172,870,638,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,870,638,591.17/477,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,185.15

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