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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,052.92, 651,450.72 and 268,093.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,052.92, 651,450.72 and 268,093.32 is: 369,978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,052.92 : 651,450.72 = 268,093.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,052.92/651,450.72 = 268,093.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,052.92x = 651,450.72 × 268,093.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,052.92x = 174,649,586,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,649,586,341.19/472,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,978.83

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