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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,356.46, 657,354.88 and 269,620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,356.46, 657,354.88 and 269,620.41 is: 372,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,356.46 : 657,354.88 = 269,620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,356.46/657,354.88 = 269,620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,356.46x = 657,354.88 × 269,620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,356.46x = 177,236,291,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,236,291,776.43/476,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,066.53

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