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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,946.36, 650,046.06 and 269,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,946.36, 650,046.06 and 269,876.28 is: 372,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,946.36 : 650,046.06 = 269,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,946.36/650,046.06 = 269,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,946.36x = 650,046.06 × 269,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,946.36x = 175,432,012,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,432,012,501.46/470,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,509.54

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