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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,152.93, 637,661.75 and 268,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,152.93, 637,661.75 and 268,445.52 is: 370,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,152.93 : 637,661.75 = 268,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,152.93/637,661.75 = 268,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,152.93x = 637,661.75 × 268,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,152.93x = 171,177,438,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,177,438,720.63/462,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,391.33

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