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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,507.32, 652,036.48 and 268,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,507.32, 652,036.48 and 268,531.30 is: 370,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,507.32 : 652,036.48 = 268,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,507.32/652,036.48 = 268,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,507.32x = 652,036.48 × 268,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,507.32x = 175,092,203,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,092,203,621.82/472,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,559.77

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