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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,987.04, 652,736.52 and 269,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,987.04, 652,736.52 and 269,067.52 is: 371,321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,987.04 : 652,736.52 = 269,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,987.04/652,736.52 = 269,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,987.04x = 652,736.52 × 269,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,987.04x = 175,630,196,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,630,196,649.83/472,987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,321.37

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