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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,222.74, 651,684.96 and 268,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,222.74, 651,684.96 and 268,308.23 is: 370,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,222.74 : 651,684.96 = 268,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,222.74/651,684.96 = 268,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,222.74x = 651,684.96 × 268,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,222.74x = 174,852,434,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,852,434,876.80/472,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,275.34

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