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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,111.70, 651,493.77 and 268,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,111.70, 651,493.77 and 268,161.98 is: 370,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,111.70 : 651,493.77 = 268,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,111.70/651,493.77 = 268,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,111.70x = 651,493.77 × 268,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,111.70x = 174,705,860,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,705,860,446.80/472,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,051.96

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