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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,803.81, 652,466.16 and 268,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,803.81, 652,466.16 and 268,854.77 is: 371,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,803.81 : 652,466.16 = 268,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,803.81/652,466.16 = 268,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,803.81x = 652,466.16 × 268,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,803.81x = 175,418,636,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,418,636,117.25/472,803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,017.81

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