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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,224.60, 651,523.50 and 268,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,224.60, 651,523.50 and 268,266.60 is: 370,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,224.60 : 651,523.50 = 268,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,224.60/651,523.50 = 268,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,224.60x = 651,523.50 × 268,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,224.60x = 174,781,994,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,781,994,165.10/472,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,124.71

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