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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,242.06, 651,709.23 and 268,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,242.06, 651,709.23 and 268,289.26 is: 370,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,242.06 : 651,709.23 = 268,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,242.06/651,709.23 = 268,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,242.06x = 651,709.23 × 268,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,242.06x = 174,846,584,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,846,584,416.51/472,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,247.80

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