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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,221.74, 651,683.58 and 268,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,221.74, 651,683.58 and 268,307.23 is: 370,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,221.74 : 651,683.58 = 268,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,221.74/651,683.58 = 268,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,221.74x = 651,683.58 × 268,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,221.74x = 174,851,416,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,851,416,186.28/472,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,273.97

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