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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,926.96, 659,534 and 263,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,926.96, 659,534 and 263,062.40 is: 363,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,926.96 : 659,534 = 263,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,926.96/659,534 = 263,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,926.96x = 659,534 × 263,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,926.96x = 173,498,596,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,498,596,921.60/477,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,023.25

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