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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,533.75, 652,078.35 and 268,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,533.75, 652,078.35 and 268,611.49 is: 370,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,533.75 : 652,078.35 = 268,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,533.75/652,078.35 = 268,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,533.75x = 652,078.35 × 268,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,533.75x = 175,155,738,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,155,738,005.34/472,533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,673.50

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