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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,514.32, 652,046.12 and 268,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,514.32, 652,046.12 and 268,538.32 is: 370,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,514.32 : 652,046.12 = 268,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,514.32/652,046.12 = 268,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,514.32x = 652,046.12 × 268,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,514.32x = 175,099,369,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,099,369,627.32/472,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,569.45

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