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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,753.33, 652,430.40 and 268,823.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,753.33, 652,430.40 and 268,823.21 is: 370,993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,753.33 : 652,430.40 = 268,823.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,753.33/652,430.40 = 268,823.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,753.33x = 652,430.40 × 268,823.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,753.33x = 175,388,430,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,388,430,159.35/472,753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,993.54

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