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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,112.50, 651,494.86 and 268,162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,112.50, 651,494.86 and 268,162.79 is: 370,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,112.50 : 651,494.86 = 268,162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,112.50/651,494.86 = 268,162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,112.50x = 651,494.86 × 268,162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,112.50x = 174,706,676,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,706,676,908.79/472,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,053.06

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