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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,022.44, 651,368.26 and 268,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,022.44, 651,368.26 and 268,046.44 is: 369,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,022.44 : 651,368.26 = 268,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,022.44/651,368.26 = 268,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,022.44x = 651,368.26 × 268,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,022.44x = 174,596,943,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,596,943,221.99/472,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,891.19

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