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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,235.32, 651,686.84 and 268,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,235.32, 651,686.84 and 268,297.35 is: 370,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,235.32 : 651,686.84 = 268,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,235.32/651,686.84 = 268,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,235.32x = 651,686.84 × 268,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,235.32x = 174,845,852,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,845,852,201.87/472,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,251.54

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