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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,048.65, 651,463.43 and 268,136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,048.65, 651,463.43 and 268,136.01 is: 370,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,048.65 : 651,463.43 = 268,136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,048.65/651,463.43 = 268,136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,048.65x = 651,463.43 × 268,136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,048.65x = 174,680,803,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,680,803,440.43/472,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,048.31

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