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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,638.95, 652,129.56 and 268,673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,638.95, 652,129.56 and 268,673.75 is: 370,706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,638.95 : 652,129.56 = 268,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,638.95/652,129.56 = 268,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,638.95x = 652,129.56 × 268,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,638.95x = 175,210,091,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,210,091,110.40/472,638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,706.00

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