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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,199.55, 597,632.32 and 290,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,199.55, 597,632.32 and 290,005.73 is: 400,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,199.55 : 597,632.32 = 290,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,199.55/597,632.32 = 290,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,199.55x = 597,632.32 × 290,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,199.55x = 173,316,796,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,316,796,848.66/433,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,085.35

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