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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,221.24, 651,682.89 and 268,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,221.24, 651,682.89 and 268,306.73 is: 370,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,221.24 : 651,682.89 = 268,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,221.24/651,682.89 = 268,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,221.24x = 651,682.89 × 268,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,221.24x = 174,850,904,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,850,904,398.25/472,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,273.28

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