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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,621.46, 652,214.61 and 268,672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,621.46, 652,214.61 and 268,672.39 is: 370,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,621.46 : 652,214.61 = 268,672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,621.46/652,214.61 = 268,672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,621.46x = 652,214.61 × 268,672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,621.46x = 175,232,058,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,232,058,061.62/472,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,766.19

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