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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,010.26, 651,374.98 and 268,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,010.26, 651,374.98 and 268,061.13 is: 369,924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,010.26 : 651,374.98 = 268,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,010.26/651,374.98 = 268,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,010.26x = 651,374.98 × 268,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,010.26x = 174,608,313,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,608,313,192.53/472,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,924.83

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