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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,189.93, 653,059.41 and 269,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,189.93, 653,059.41 and 269,290.46 is: 371,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,189.93 : 653,059.41 = 269,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,189.93/653,059.41 = 269,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,189.93x = 653,059.41 × 269,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,189.93x = 175,862,665,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,862,665,660.93/473,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,653.44

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