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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,333.29, 595,284.23 and 259,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,333.29, 595,284.23 and 259,306.94 is: 357,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,333.29 : 595,284.23 = 259,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,333.29/595,284.23 = 259,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,333.29x = 595,284.23 × 259,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,333.29x = 154,361,333,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,361,333,599.77/431,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,870.21

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