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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,659.68, 649,548.72 and 269,468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,659.68, 649,548.72 and 269,468.64 is: 371,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,659.68 : 649,548.72 = 269,468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,659.68/649,548.72 = 269,468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,659.68x = 649,548.72 × 269,468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,659.68x = 175,033,010,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033,010,192.14/470,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,888.69

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