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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,544.28, 652,087.38 and 268,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,544.28, 652,087.38 and 268,568.24 is: 370,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,544.28 : 652,087.38 = 268,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,544.28/652,087.38 = 268,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,544.28x = 652,087.38 × 268,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,544.28x = 175,129,959,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,129,959,972.81/472,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,610.69

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