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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,358.32, 658,771.40 and 262,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,358.32, 658,771.40 and 262,514.73 is: 362,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,358.32 : 658,771.40 = 262,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,358.32/658,771.40 = 262,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,358.32x = 658,771.40 × 262,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,358.32x = 172,937,196,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,937,196,202.72/477,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,279.63

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