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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,447.67, 651,994.19 and 268,507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,447.67, 651,994.19 and 268,507.19 is: 370,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,447.67 : 651,994.19 = 268,507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,447.67/651,994.19 = 268,507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,447.67x = 651,994.19 × 268,507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,447.67x = 175,065,123,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,065,123,250.72/472,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,549.24

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