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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,394.39, 658,791.12 and 262,534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,394.39, 658,791.12 and 262,534.45 is: 362,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,394.39 : 658,791.12 = 262,534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,394.39/658,791.12 = 262,534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,394.39x = 658,791.12 × 262,534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,394.39x = 172,955,363,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,955,363,041.41/477,394.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,290.32

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