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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,250.76, 653,143.32 and 269,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,250.76, 653,143.32 and 269,351.26 is: 371,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,250.76 : 653,143.32 = 269,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,250.76/653,143.32 = 269,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,250.76x = 653,143.32 × 269,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,250.76x = 175,924,976,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,924,976,202.58/473,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,737.33

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