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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,052.53, 637,617.72 and 268,476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,052.53, 637,617.72 and 268,476.41 is: 370,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,052.53 : 637,617.72 = 268,476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,052.53/637,617.72 = 268,476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,052.53x = 637,617.72 × 268,476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,052.53x = 171,185,313,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,185,313,229.90/462,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,488.86

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