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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,111.37, 651,493.32 and 268,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,111.37, 651,493.32 and 268,161.65 is: 370,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,111.37 : 651,493.32 = 268,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,111.37/651,493.32 = 268,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,111.37x = 651,493.32 × 268,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,111.37x = 174,705,525,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,705,525,499.86/472,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,051.51

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