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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,995.72, 652,735.26 and 269,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,995.72, 652,735.26 and 269,042.04 is: 371,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,995.72 : 652,735.26 = 269,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,995.72/652,735.26 = 269,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,995.72x = 652,735.26 × 269,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,995.72x = 175,613,225,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,613,225,930.33/472,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,278.68

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