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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,543.28, 652,086 and 268,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,543.28, 652,086 and 268,567.24 is: 370,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,543.28 : 652,086 = 268,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,543.28/652,086 = 268,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,543.28x = 652,086 × 268,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,543.28x = 175,128,937,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,128,937,262.64/472,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,609.31

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