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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,281.55, 657,268.28 and 269,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,281.55, 657,268.28 and 269,546.18 is: 371,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,281.55 : 657,268.28 = 269,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,281.55/657,268.28 = 269,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,281.55x = 657,268.28 × 269,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,281.55x = 177,164,157,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,164,157,153.19/476,281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,973.59

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