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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,112.07, 651,494.29 and 268,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,112.07, 651,494.29 and 268,162.36 is: 370,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,112.07 : 651,494.29 = 268,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,112.07/651,494.29 = 268,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,112.07x = 651,494.29 × 268,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,112.07x = 174,706,244,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,706,244,033.78/472,112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,052.48

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