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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,127.13, 651,515.04 and 268,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,127.13, 651,515.04 and 268,177.41 is: 370,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,127.13 : 651,515.04 = 268,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,127.13/651,515.04 = 268,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,127.13x = 651,515.04 × 268,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,127.13x = 174,721,616,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,721,616,003.25/472,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,073.24

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