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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,426.24, 651,920.10 and 268,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,426.24, 651,920.10 and 268,448.84 is: 370,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,426.24 : 651,920.10 = 268,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,426.24/651,920.10 = 268,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,426.24x = 651,920.10 × 268,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,426.24x = 175,007,194,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,007,194,617.68/472,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,443.43

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