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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,506.32, 652,035.10 and 268,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,506.32, 652,035.10 and 268,530.30 is: 370,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,506.32 : 652,035.10 = 268,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,506.32/652,035.10 = 268,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,506.32x = 652,035.10 × 268,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,506.32x = 175,091,181,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,091,181,013.53/472,506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,558.39

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