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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,198.36, 652,989.20 and 269,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,198.36, 652,989.20 and 269,245.15 is: 371,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,198.36 : 652,989.20 = 269,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,198.36/652,989.20 = 269,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,198.36x = 652,989.20 × 269,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,198.36x = 175,814,172,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,814,172,123.68/473,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,544.34

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