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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,680.61, 652,618.65 and 363,591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,680.61, 652,618.65 and 363,591.23 is: 502,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,680.61 : 652,618.65 = 363,591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,680.61/652,618.65 = 363,591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,680.61x = 652,618.65 × 363,591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,680.61x = 237,286,414,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,286,414,411.35/472,680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,001.59

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