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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,478.03, 652,003.43 and 268,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,478.03, 652,003.43 and 268,525.40 is: 370,555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,478.03 : 652,003.43 = 268,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,478.03/652,003.43 = 268,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,478.03x = 652,003.43 × 268,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,478.03x = 175,079,479,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,079,479,253.42/472,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,555.81

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