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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,162.62, 597,524.43 and 251,854.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,162.62, 597,524.43 and 251,854.50 is: 347,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,162.62 : 597,524.43 = 251,854.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,162.62/597,524.43 = 251,854.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,162.62x = 597,524.43 × 251,854.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,162.62x = 150,489,216,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,489,216,555.44/433,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,419.67

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