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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,113.12, 651,495.73 and 268,163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,113.12, 651,495.73 and 268,163.41 is: 370,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,113.12 : 651,495.73 = 268,163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,113.12/651,495.73 = 268,163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,113.12x = 651,495.73 × 268,163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,113.12x = 174,707,316,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,707,316,557.24/472,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,053.93

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