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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,878.64, 652,569.18 and 268,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,878.64, 652,569.18 and 268,929.64 is: 371,121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,878.64 : 652,569.18 = 268,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,878.64/652,569.18 = 268,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,878.64x = 652,569.18 × 268,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,878.64x = 175,495,194,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,495,194,652.50/472,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,121.00

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