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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,503.32, 652,030.97 and 268,527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,503.32, 652,030.97 and 268,527.30 is: 370,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,503.32 : 652,030.97 = 268,527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,503.32/652,030.97 = 268,527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,503.32x = 652,030.97 × 268,527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,503.32x = 175,088,115,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,088,115,770.40/472,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,554.25

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