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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,577.54, 653,560.35 and 269,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,577.54, 653,560.35 and 269,632.50 is: 372,106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,577.54 : 653,560.35 = 269,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,577.54/653,560.35 = 269,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,577.54x = 653,560.35 × 269,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,577.54x = 176,221,111,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221,111,071.38/473,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,106.14

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