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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,273.84, 651,755.46 and 268,359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,273.84, 651,755.46 and 268,359.33 is: 370,345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,273.84 : 651,755.46 = 268,359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,273.84/651,755.46 = 268,359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,273.84x = 651,755.46 × 268,359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,273.84x = 174,904,658,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,904,658,353.75/472,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,345.85

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