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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,726.45, 657,721.89 and 269,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,726.45, 657,721.89 and 269,966.52 is: 372,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,726.45 : 657,721.89 = 269,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,726.45/657,721.89 = 269,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,726.45x = 657,721.89 × 269,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,726.45x = 177,562,889,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,562,889,771.12/476,726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,462.85

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