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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,852.08, 652,532.67 and 268,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,852.08, 652,532.67 and 268,903.08 is: 371,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,852.08 : 652,532.67 = 268,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,852.08/652,532.67 = 268,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,852.08x = 652,532.67 × 268,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,852.08x = 175,468,044,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,468,044,763.62/472,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,084.43

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