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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,982.04, 652,729.64 and 269,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,982.04, 652,729.64 and 269,062.52 is: 371,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,982.04 : 652,729.64 = 269,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,982.04/652,729.64 = 269,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,982.04x = 652,729.64 × 269,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,982.04x = 175,625,081,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625,081,817.09/472,982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,314.48

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