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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,273.86, 657,248.54 and 269,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,273.86, 657,248.54 and 269,538.42 is: 371,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,273.86 : 657,248.54 = 269,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,273.86/657,248.54 = 269,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,273.86x = 657,248.54 × 269,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,273.86x = 177,153,731,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,153,731,196.95/476,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,957.71

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