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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,163.08, 597,606.42 and 261,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,163.08, 597,606.42 and 261,119.08 is: 360,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,163.08 : 597,606.42 = 261,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,163.08/597,606.42 = 261,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,163.08x = 597,606.42 × 261,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,163.08x = 156,046,438,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046,438,592.49/433,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,248.70

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