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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,179.12, 652,947.96 and 269,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,179.12, 652,947.96 and 269,175.76 is: 371,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,179.12 : 652,947.96 = 269,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,179.12/652,947.96 = 269,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,179.12x = 652,947.96 × 269,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,179.12x = 175,757,763,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,757,763,373.45/473,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,440.23

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