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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,327.76, 658,729.24 and 262,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,327.76, 658,729.24 and 262,484.16 is: 362,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,327.76 : 658,729.24 = 262,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,327.76/658,729.24 = 262,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,327.76x = 658,729.24 × 262,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,327.76x = 172,905,991,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,905,991,228.84/477,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,237.45

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