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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,714.77, 649,570.48 and 269,471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,714.77, 649,570.48 and 269,471.89 is: 371,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,714.77 : 649,570.48 = 269,471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,714.77/649,570.48 = 269,471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,714.77x = 649,570.48 × 269,471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,714.77x = 175,040,984,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,040,984,933.81/470,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,862.10

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