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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,333.44, 658,702.44 and 262,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,333.44, 658,702.44 and 262,460.72 is: 362,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,333.44 : 658,702.44 = 262,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,333.44/658,702.44 = 262,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,333.44x = 658,702.44 × 262,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,333.44x = 172,883,516,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,883,516,668.16/477,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,186.06

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