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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,429.98, 651,925.28 and 268,452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,429.98, 651,925.28 and 268,452.59 is: 370,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,429.98 : 651,925.28 = 268,452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,429.98/651,925.28 = 268,452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,429.98x = 651,925.28 × 268,452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,429.98x = 175,011,025,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,025,300.59/472,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,448.61

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