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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,113.33, 651,496.01 and 268,163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,113.33, 651,496.01 and 268,163.61 is: 370,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,113.33 : 651,496.01 = 268,163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,113.33/651,496.01 = 268,163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,113.33x = 651,496.01 × 268,163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,113.33x = 174,707,521,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,707,521,942.20/472,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,054.21

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