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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,374.63, 651,853.44 and 268,398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,374.63, 651,853.44 and 268,398.63 is: 370,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,374.63 : 651,853.44 = 268,398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,374.63/651,853.44 = 268,398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,374.63x = 651,853.44 × 268,398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,374.63x = 174,956,570,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,956,570,256.79/472,374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,376.73

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