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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,038.40, 651,449.28 and 268,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,038.40, 651,449.28 and 268,125.76 is: 370,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,038.40 : 651,449.28 = 268,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,038.40/651,449.28 = 268,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,038.40x = 651,449.28 × 268,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,038.40x = 174,670,333,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,670,333,301.45/472,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,034.16

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