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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,639.95, 652,130.94 and 268,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,639.95, 652,130.94 and 268,674.75 is: 370,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,639.95 : 652,130.94 = 268,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,639.95/652,130.94 = 268,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,639.95x = 652,130.94 × 268,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,639.95x = 175,211,117,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,211,117,271.77/472,639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,707.38

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