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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,220.67, 651,682.11 and 268,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,220.67, 651,682.11 and 268,306.17 is: 370,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,220.67 : 651,682.11 = 268,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,220.67/651,682.11 = 268,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,220.67x = 651,682.11 × 268,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,220.67x = 174,850,329,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,850,329,553.96/472,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,272.50

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