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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,618.24, 653,593.81 and 269,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,618.24, 653,593.81 and 269,669.25 is: 372,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,618.24 : 653,593.81 = 269,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,618.24/653,593.81 = 269,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,618.24x = 653,593.81 × 269,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,618.24x = 176,254,152,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,254,152,378.80/473,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,143.93

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