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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,221.05, 651,682.64 and 268,306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,221.05, 651,682.64 and 268,306.55 is: 370,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,221.05 : 651,682.64 = 268,306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,221.05/651,682.64 = 268,306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,221.05x = 651,682.64 × 268,306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,221.05x = 174,850,716,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,850,716,233.35/472,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,273.02

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