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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,512.95, 653,285.79 and 269,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,512.95, 653,285.79 and 269,512.83 is: 371,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,512.95 : 653,285.79 = 269,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,512.95/653,285.79 = 269,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,512.95x = 653,285.79 × 269,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,512.95x = 176,068,902,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,068,902,061.69/473,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,835.45

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