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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,333.83, 651,796.17 and 268,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,333.83, 651,796.17 and 268,356.44 is: 370,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,333.83 : 651,796.17 = 268,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,333.83/651,796.17 = 268,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,333.83x = 651,796.17 × 268,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,333.83x = 174,913,700,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,913,700,409.99/472,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,317.96

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