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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,009.28, 651,373.60 and 268,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,009.28, 651,373.60 and 268,060.13 is: 369,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,009.28 : 651,373.60 = 268,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,009.28/651,373.60 = 268,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,009.28x = 651,373.60 × 268,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,009.28x = 174,607,294,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,607,294,576.79/472,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,923.44

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