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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,919.67, 653,849.53 and 269,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,919.67, 653,849.53 and 269,826.24 is: 372,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,919.67 : 653,849.53 = 269,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,919.67/653,849.53 = 269,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,919.67x = 653,849.53 × 269,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,919.67x = 176,425,763,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,425,763,500.81/473,919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,269.34

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