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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,122.63, 651,508.83 and 268,172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,122.63, 651,508.83 and 268,172.91 is: 370,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,122.63 : 651,508.83 = 268,172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,122.63/651,508.83 = 268,172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,122.63x = 651,508.83 × 268,172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,122.63x = 174,717,018,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,717,018,831.80/472,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,067.03

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