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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,166.69, 597,530.04 and 251,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,166.69, 597,530.04 and 251,858.58 is: 347,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,166.69 : 597,530.04 = 251,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,166.69/597,530.04 = 251,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,166.69x = 597,530.04 × 251,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,166.69x = 150,493,067,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,493,067,381.74/433,166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,425.30

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