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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,727.95, 657,723.96 and 269,968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,727.95, 657,723.96 and 269,968.07 is: 372,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,727.95 : 657,723.96 = 269,968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,727.95/657,723.96 = 269,968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,727.95x = 657,723.96 × 269,968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,727.95x = 177,564,464,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,564,464,785.34/476,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,464.98

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