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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,309, 658,669.56 and 262,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,309, 658,669.56 and 262,447.56 is: 362,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,309 : 658,669.56 = 262,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,309/658,669.56 = 262,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,309x = 658,669.56 × 262,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,309x = 172,866,218,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866,218,868.27/477,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,168.36

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