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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,493.77, 653,259.31 and 269,493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,493.77, 653,259.31 and 269,493.59 is: 371,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,493.77 : 653,259.31 = 269,493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,493.77/653,259.31 = 269,493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,493.77x = 653,259.31 × 269,493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,493.77x = 176,049,196,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,049,196,652.82/473,493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,808.90

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