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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,222.06, 651,684.02 and 268,307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,222.06, 651,684.02 and 268,307.55 is: 370,274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,222.06 : 651,684.02 = 268,307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,222.06/651,684.02 = 268,307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,222.06x = 651,684.02 × 268,307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,222.06x = 174,851,745,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,851,745,080.33/472,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,274.41

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