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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,397.52, 658,795.44 and 262,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,397.52, 658,795.44 and 262,537.59 is: 362,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,397.52 : 658,795.44 = 262,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,397.52/658,795.44 = 262,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,397.52x = 658,795.44 × 262,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,397.52x = 172,958,567,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,958,567,120.59/477,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,294.65

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