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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,865.64, 652,551.24 and 268,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,865.64, 652,551.24 and 268,916.52 is: 371,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,865.64 : 652,551.24 = 268,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,865.64/652,551.24 = 268,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,865.64x = 652,551.24 × 268,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,865.64x = 175,481,808,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,481,808,582.49/472,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,102.90

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