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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,543.27, 652,234.03 and 268,713.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,543.27, 652,234.03 and 268,713.67 is: 370,895.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,543.27 : 652,234.03 = 268,713.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,543.27/652,234.03 = 268,713.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,543.27x = 652,234.03 × 268,713.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,543.27x = 175,264,201,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,264,201,866.67/472,543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,895.56

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