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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,135.23, 652,918.19 and 269,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,135.23, 652,918.19 and 269,181.77 is: 371,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,135.23 : 652,918.19 = 269,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,135.23/652,918.19 = 269,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,135.23x = 652,918.19 × 269,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,135.23x = 175,753,671,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,753,671,710.12/473,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,466.04

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