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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,586, 652,207.36 and 268,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,586, 652,207.36 and 268,700.88 is: 370,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,586 : 652,207.36 = 268,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,586/652,207.36 = 268,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,586x = 652,207.36 × 268,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,586x = 175,248,691,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,248,691,574.48/472,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,829.21

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