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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,529.50, 652,067.04 and 268,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,529.50, 652,067.04 and 268,553.48 is: 370,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,529.50 : 652,067.04 = 268,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,529.50/652,067.04 = 268,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,529.50x = 652,067.04 × 268,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,529.50x = 175,114,870,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,114,870,532.04/472,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,590.35

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