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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,183.28, 653,030.19 and 269,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,183.28, 653,030.19 and 269,242.79 is: 371,576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,183.28 : 653,030.19 = 269,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,183.28/653,030.19 = 269,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,183.28x = 653,030.19 × 269,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,183.28x = 175,823,667,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,823,667,044.68/473,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,576.25

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