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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,599.36, 652,161.11 and 268,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,599.36, 652,161.11 and 268,621.92 is: 370,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,599.36 : 652,161.11 = 268,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,599.36/652,161.11 = 268,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,599.36x = 652,161.11 × 268,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,599.36x = 175,184,768,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184,768,174.42/472,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,683.46

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