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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,599.34, 652,161.09 and 268,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,599.34, 652,161.09 and 268,621.90 is: 370,683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,599.34 : 652,161.09 = 268,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,599.34/652,161.09 = 268,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,599.34x = 652,161.09 × 268,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,599.34x = 175,184,751,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184,751,101.87/472,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,683.44

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