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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,982.58, 652,731.23 and 269,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,982.58, 652,731.23 and 269,028.26 is: 371,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,982.58 : 652,731.23 = 269,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,982.58/652,731.23 = 269,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,982.58x = 652,731.23 × 269,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,982.58x = 175,603,147,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,603,147,054.56/472,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,267.68

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