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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,726.57, 657,722.06 and 269,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,726.57, 657,722.06 and 269,966.65 is: 372,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,726.57 : 657,722.06 = 269,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,726.57/657,722.06 = 269,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,726.57x = 657,722.06 × 269,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,726.57x = 177,563,018,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,563,018,555.61/476,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,463.02

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