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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,914.06, 652,635.72 and 268,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,914.06, 652,635.72 and 268,994.28 is: 371,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,914.06 : 652,635.72 = 268,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,914.06/652,635.72 = 268,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,914.06x = 652,635.72 × 268,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,914.06x = 175,555,275,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555,275,603.68/472,914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,220.25

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