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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,137.74, 652,921.65 and 269,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,137.74, 652,921.65 and 269,184.27 is: 371,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,137.74 : 652,921.65 = 269,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,137.74/652,921.65 = 269,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,137.74x = 652,921.65 × 269,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,137.74x = 175,756,237,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,756,237,722.45/473,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,469.50

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