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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,136.23, 650,185.02 and 269,971.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,136.23, 650,185.02 and 269,971.11 is: 372,569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,136.23 : 650,185.02 = 269,971.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,136.23/650,185.02 = 269,971.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,136.23x = 650,185.02 × 269,971.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,136.23x = 175,531,171,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,531,171,554.77/471,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,569.89

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