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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,004.91, 651,344.13 and 268,028.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,004.91, 651,344.13 and 268,028.91 is: 369,867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,004.91 : 651,344.13 = 268,028.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,004.91/651,344.13 = 268,028.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,004.91x = 651,344.13 × 268,028.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,004.91x = 174,579,057,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,579,057,198.80/472,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,867.04

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