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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,239.60, 651,705.87 and 268,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,239.60, 651,705.87 and 268,286.81 is: 370,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,239.60 : 651,705.87 = 268,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,239.60/651,705.87 = 268,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,239.60x = 651,705.87 × 268,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,239.60x = 174,844,085,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,844,085,662.05/472,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,244.44

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