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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,174.19, 652,971.69 and 269,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,174.19, 652,971.69 and 269,220.65 is: 371,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,174.19 : 652,971.69 = 269,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,174.19/652,971.69 = 269,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,174.19x = 652,971.69 × 269,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,174.19x = 175,793,459,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,793,459,548.54/473,174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,519.54

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