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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,541.72, 652,123.92 and 268,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,541.72, 652,123.92 and 268,601.18 is: 370,678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,541.72 : 652,123.92 = 268,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,541.72/652,123.92 = 268,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,541.72x = 652,123.92 × 268,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,541.72x = 175,161,254,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,161,254,418.23/472,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,678.92

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