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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,986.22, 652,736.16 and 269,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,986.22, 652,736.16 and 269,031.88 is: 371,272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,986.22 : 652,736.16 = 269,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,986.22/652,736.16 = 269,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,986.22x = 652,736.16 × 269,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,986.22x = 175,606,836,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,606,836,268.78/472,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,272.63

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