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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,150.45, 594,988.70 and 259,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,150.45, 594,988.70 and 259,071.29 is: 357,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,150.45 : 594,988.70 = 259,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,150.45/594,988.70 = 259,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,150.45x = 594,988.70 × 259,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,150.45x = 154,144,485,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,144,485,774.12/431,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,519.02

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