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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,593.83, 652,153.56 and 268,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,593.83, 652,153.56 and 268,616.44 is: 370,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,593.83 : 652,153.56 = 268,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,593.83/652,153.56 = 268,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,593.83x = 652,153.56 × 268,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,593.83x = 175,179,167,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,179,167,428.41/472,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,675.96

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