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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,326.06, 651,785.33 and 268,348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,326.06, 651,785.33 and 268,348.68 is: 370,307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,326.06 : 651,785.33 = 268,348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,326.06/651,785.33 = 268,348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,326.06x = 651,785.33 × 268,348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,326.06x = 174,905,731,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,905,731,607.12/472,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,307.18

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