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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,161.59, 648,822.99 and 268,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,161.59, 648,822.99 and 268,957.59 is: 371,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,161.59 : 648,822.99 = 268,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,161.59/648,822.99 = 268,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,161.59x = 648,822.99 × 268,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,161.59x = 174,505,867,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,505,867,726.99/470,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,161.47

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