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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,123.67, 651,510.24 and 268,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,123.67, 651,510.24 and 268,173.96 is: 370,068.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,123.67 : 651,510.24 = 268,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,123.67/651,510.24 = 268,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,123.67x = 651,510.24 × 268,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,123.67x = 174,718,081,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,718,081,041.35/472,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,068.47

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