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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,254.90, 651,712.01 and 268,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,254.90, 651,712.01 and 268,306.18 is: 370,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,254.90 : 651,712.01 = 268,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,254.90/651,712.01 = 268,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,254.90x = 651,712.01 × 268,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,254.90x = 174,858,358,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,858,358,521.69/472,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,262.67

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