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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,481.28, 658,918.94 and 262,624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,481.28, 658,918.94 and 262,624.32 is: 362,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,481.28 : 658,918.94 = 262,624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,481.28/658,918.94 = 262,624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,481.28x = 658,918.94 × 262,624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,481.28x = 173,048,137,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,048,137,239.50/477,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,418.69

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