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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,913.24, 652,634.64 and 268,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,913.24, 652,634.64 and 268,993.49 is: 371,219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,913.24 : 652,634.64 = 268,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,913.24/652,634.64 = 268,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,913.24x = 652,634.64 × 268,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,913.24x = 175,554,466,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,554,466,245.32/472,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,219.19

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