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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,319.06, 651,775.70 and 268,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,319.06, 651,775.70 and 268,341.67 is: 370,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,319.06 : 651,775.70 = 268,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,319.06/651,775.70 = 268,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,319.06x = 651,775.70 × 268,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,319.06x = 174,898,576,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,898,576,544.54/472,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,297.52

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