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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,501.08, 652,026.78 and 268,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,501.08, 652,026.78 and 268,524.72 is: 370,550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,501.08 : 652,026.78 = 268,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,501.08/652,026.78 = 268,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,501.08x = 652,026.78 × 268,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,501.08x = 175,085,308,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,085,308,532.00/472,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,550.07

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