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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,617.23, 652,099.64 and 268,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,617.23, 652,099.64 and 268,652.14 is: 370,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,617.23 : 652,099.64 = 268,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,617.23/652,099.64 = 268,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,617.23x = 652,099.64 × 268,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,617.23x = 175,187,963,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,187,963,779.23/472,617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,676.21

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