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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,256.34, 651,713.99 and 268,307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,256.34, 651,713.99 and 268,307.61 is: 370,264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,256.34 : 651,713.99 = 268,307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,256.34/651,713.99 = 268,307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,256.34x = 651,713.99 × 268,307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,256.34x = 174,859,821,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,859,821,718.93/472,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,264.64

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