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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,274.32, 651,753.80 and 268,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,274.32, 651,753.80 and 268,321.52 is: 370,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,274.32 : 651,753.80 = 268,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,274.32/651,753.80 = 268,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,274.32x = 651,753.80 × 268,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,274.32x = 174,879,570,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,879,570,281.78/472,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,292.36

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