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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,977.44, 649,965.96 and 269,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,977.44, 649,965.96 and 269,812.32 is: 372,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,977.44 : 649,965.96 = 269,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,977.44/649,965.96 = 269,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,977.44x = 649,965.96 × 269,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,977.44x = 175,368,823,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,368,823,588.63/470,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,350.79

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