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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,989.04, 652,739.28 and 269,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,989.04, 652,739.28 and 269,069.52 is: 371,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,989.04 : 652,739.28 = 269,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,989.04/652,739.28 = 269,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,989.04x = 652,739.28 × 269,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,989.04x = 175,632,244,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,632,244,754.75/472,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,324.13

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