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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,223.74, 651,686.34 and 268,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,223.74, 651,686.34 and 268,309.24 is: 370,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,223.74 : 651,686.34 = 268,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,223.74/651,686.34 = 268,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,223.74x = 651,686.34 × 268,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,223.74x = 174,853,466,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,853,466,603.78/472,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,276.74

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