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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,869.83, 653,939.42 and 269,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,869.83, 653,939.42 and 269,920.68 is: 372,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,869.83 : 653,939.42 = 269,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,869.83/653,939.42 = 269,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,869.83x = 653,939.42 × 269,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,869.83x = 176,511,772,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,511,772,925.21/473,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,490.00

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