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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,663.04, 657,634.94 and 269,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,663.04, 657,634.94 and 269,903.17 is: 372,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,663.04 : 657,634.94 = 269,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,663.04/657,634.94 = 269,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,663.04x = 657,634.94 × 269,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,663.04x = 177,497,754,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,497,754,039.43/476,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,375.74

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