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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,112.82, 651,495.32 and 268,163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,112.82, 651,495.32 and 268,163.11 is: 370,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,112.82 : 651,495.32 = 268,163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,112.82/651,495.32 = 268,163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,112.82x = 651,495.32 × 268,163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,112.82x = 174,707,009,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,707,009,197.70/472,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,053.51

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