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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,501.16, 653,405.13 and 269,601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,501.16, 653,405.13 and 269,601.89 is: 372,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,501.16 : 653,405.13 = 269,601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,501.16/653,405.13 = 269,601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,501.16x = 653,405.13 × 269,601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,501.16x = 176,159,254,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,159,254,716.67/473,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,035.53

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