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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,951.42, 652,692.56 and 269,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,951.42, 652,692.56 and 269,038.26 is: 371,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,951.42 : 652,692.56 = 269,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,951.42/652,692.56 = 269,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,951.42x = 652,692.56 × 269,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,951.42x = 175,599,269,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,599,269,312.15/472,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,283.95

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