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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,757.78, 652,436.60 and 268,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,757.78, 652,436.60 and 268,827.69 is: 370,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,757.78 : 652,436.60 = 268,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,757.78/652,436.60 = 268,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,757.78x = 652,436.60 × 268,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,757.78x = 175,393,022,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,393,022,705.32/472,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,999.76

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