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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,583.89, 652,204.52 and 268,698.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,583.89, 652,204.52 and 268,698.79 is: 370,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,583.89 : 652,204.52 = 268,698.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,583.89/652,204.52 = 268,698.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,583.89x = 652,204.52 × 268,698.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,583.89x = 175,246,565,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246,565,356.53/472,583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,826.36

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