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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,234.32, 651,685.46 and 268,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,234.32, 651,685.46 and 268,296.35 is: 370,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,234.32 : 651,685.46 = 268,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,234.32/651,685.46 = 268,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,234.32x = 651,685.46 × 268,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,234.32x = 174,844,825,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,844,825,666.16/472,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,250.15

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