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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,463.23, 653,412.62 and 269,514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,463.23, 653,412.62 and 269,514.25 is: 371,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,463.23 : 653,412.62 = 269,514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,463.23/653,412.62 = 269,514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,463.23x = 653,412.62 × 269,514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,463.23x = 176,104,012,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104,012,219.84/473,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,948.66

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