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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,247.35, 653,095.76 and 269,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,247.35, 653,095.76 and 269,327.60 is: 371,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,247.35 : 653,095.76 = 269,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,247.35/653,095.76 = 269,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,247.35x = 653,095.76 × 269,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,247.35x = 175,896,708,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,896,708,998.86/473,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,680.29

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