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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,327.08, 647,705.70 and 268,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,327.08, 647,705.70 and 268,118.76 is: 370,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,327.08 : 647,705.70 = 268,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,327.08/647,705.70 = 268,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,327.08x = 647,705.70 × 268,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,327.08x = 173,662,049,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,662,049,128.93/469,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,023.50

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