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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,272.32, 651,751.04 and 268,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,272.32, 651,751.04 and 268,319.52 is: 370,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,272.32 : 651,751.04 = 268,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,272.32/651,751.04 = 268,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,272.32x = 651,751.04 × 268,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,272.32x = 174,877,526,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,877,526,212.30/472,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,289.60

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