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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,240.60, 651,707.25 and 268,287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,240.60, 651,707.25 and 268,287.81 is: 370,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,240.60 : 651,707.25 = 268,287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,240.60/651,707.25 = 268,287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,240.60x = 651,707.25 × 268,287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,240.60x = 174,845,110,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,845,110,863.62/472,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,245.83

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