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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,596.84, 652,157.66 and 268,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,596.84, 652,157.66 and 268,619.40 is: 370,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,596.84 : 652,157.66 = 268,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,596.84/652,157.66 = 268,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,596.84x = 652,157.66 × 268,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,596.84x = 175,182,199,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,182,199,334.60/472,596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,680.01

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