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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,370.23, 658,753.87 and 262,508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,370.23, 658,753.87 and 262,508.42 is: 362,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,370.23 : 658,753.87 = 262,508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,370.23/658,753.87 = 262,508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,370.23x = 658,753.87 × 262,508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,370.23x = 172,928,437,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,928,437,582.59/477,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,252.25

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