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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,181.59, 653,027.87 and 269,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,181.59, 653,027.87 and 269,241.11 is: 371,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,181.59 : 653,027.87 = 269,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,181.59/653,027.87 = 269,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,181.59x = 653,027.87 × 269,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,181.59x = 175,821,948,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,821,948,436.55/473,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,573.94

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