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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,162.08, 597,605.04 and 261,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,162.08, 597,605.04 and 261,118.08 is: 360,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,162.08 : 597,605.04 = 261,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,162.08/597,605.04 = 261,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,162.08x = 597,605.04 × 261,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,162.08x = 156,045,480,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,045,480,643.12/433,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,247.33

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