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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,619.46, 652,211.86 and 268,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,619.46, 652,211.86 and 268,670.39 is: 370,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,619.46 : 652,211.86 = 268,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,619.46/652,211.86 = 268,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,619.46x = 652,211.86 × 268,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,619.46x = 175,230,010,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,230,010,184.41/472,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,763.43

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