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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,797.51, 652,457.44 and 268,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,797.51, 652,457.44 and 268,848.44 is: 371,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,797.51 : 652,457.44 = 268,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,797.51/652,457.44 = 268,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,797.51x = 652,457.44 × 268,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,797.51x = 175,412,164,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,412,164,910.39/472,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,009.07

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