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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,133, 648,783.54 and 268,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,133, 648,783.54 and 268,929 is: 371,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,133 : 648,783.54 = 268,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,133/648,783.54 = 268,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,133x = 648,783.54 × 268,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,133x = 174,476,708,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,476,708,628.66/470,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,122.02

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