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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,189.03, 653,038.13 and 269,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,189.03, 653,038.13 and 269,248.54 is: 371,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,189.03 : 653,038.13 = 269,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,189.03/653,038.13 = 269,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,189.03x = 653,038.13 × 269,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,189.03x = 175,829,558,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,829,558,455.40/473,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,584.18

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