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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,979.04, 652,725.48 and 269,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,979.04, 652,725.48 and 269,059.51 is: 371,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,979.04 : 652,725.48 = 269,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,979.04/652,725.48 = 269,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,979.04x = 652,725.48 × 269,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,979.04x = 175,621,997,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,621,997,813.32/472,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,310.32

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