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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,189.43, 653,058.72 and 269,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,189.43, 653,058.72 and 269,289.96 is: 371,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,189.43 : 653,058.72 = 269,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,189.43/653,058.72 = 269,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,189.43x = 653,058.72 × 269,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,189.43x = 175,862,156,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,862,156,586.45/473,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,652.76

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