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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,239.39, 653,084.72 and 269,319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,239.39, 653,084.72 and 269,319.61 is: 371,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,239.39 : 653,084.72 = 269,319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,239.39/653,084.72 = 269,319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,239.39x = 653,084.72 × 269,319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,239.39x = 175,888,522,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,888,522,087.36/473,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,669.24

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