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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,256.84, 651,714.68 and 268,308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,256.84, 651,714.68 and 268,308.11 is: 370,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,256.84 : 651,714.68 = 268,308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,256.84/651,714.68 = 268,308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,256.84x = 651,714.68 × 268,308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,256.84x = 174,860,334,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860,334,050.06/472,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,265.33

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