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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,489.30, 658,947.69 and 262,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,489.30, 658,947.69 and 262,635 is: 362,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,489.30 : 658,947.69 = 262,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,489.30/658,947.69 = 262,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,489.30x = 658,947.69 × 262,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,489.30x = 173,062,726,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,062,726,563.15/477,489.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,443.15

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