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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,402.83, 653,296.63 and 269,453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,402.83, 653,296.63 and 269,453.75 is: 371,846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,402.83 : 653,296.63 = 269,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,402.83/653,296.63 = 269,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,402.83x = 653,296.63 × 269,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,402.83x = 176,033,223,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,033,223,549.38/473,402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,846.58

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