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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,124.84, 652,889.52 and 269,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,124.84, 652,889.52 and 269,156.60 is: 371,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,124.84 : 652,889.52 = 269,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,124.84/652,889.52 = 269,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,124.84x = 652,889.52 × 269,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,124.84x = 175,729,523,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,729,523,378.83/473,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,423.16

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