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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,112.12, 651,494.35 and 268,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,112.12, 651,494.35 and 268,162.41 is: 370,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,112.12 : 651,494.35 = 268,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,112.12/651,494.35 = 268,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,112.12x = 651,494.35 × 268,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,112.12x = 174,706,291,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,706,291,739.91/472,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,052.55

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