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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,033.04, 597,661.64 and 251,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,033.04, 597,661.64 and 251,801.04 is: 347,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,033.04 : 597,661.64 = 251,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,033.04/597,661.64 = 251,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,033.04x = 597,661.64 × 251,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,033.04x = 150,491,822,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,491,822,520.11/433,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,529.65

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