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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,527.11, 652,063.78 and 268,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,527.11, 652,063.78 and 268,551.08 is: 370,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,527.11 : 652,063.78 = 268,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,527.11/652,063.78 = 268,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,527.11x = 652,063.78 × 268,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,527.11x = 175,112,432,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112,432,347.88/472,527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,587.06

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