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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,270.32, 651,748.28 and 268,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,270.32, 651,748.28 and 268,317.52 is: 370,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,270.32 : 651,748.28 = 268,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,270.32/651,748.28 = 268,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,270.32x = 651,748.28 × 268,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,270.32x = 174,875,482,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,875,482,153.87/472,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,286.84

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