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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,188.53, 653,037.44 and 269,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,188.53, 653,037.44 and 269,248.04 is: 371,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,188.53 : 653,037.44 = 269,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,188.53/653,037.44 = 269,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,188.53x = 653,037.44 × 269,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,188.53x = 175,829,046,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,829,046,155.19/473,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,583.49

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