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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,999.41, 651,336.54 and 268,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,999.41, 651,336.54 and 268,023.37 is: 369,859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,999.41 : 651,336.54 = 268,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,999.41/651,336.54 = 268,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,999.41x = 651,336.54 × 268,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,999.41x = 174,573,414,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,573,414,454.94/471,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,859.39

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