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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,607.51, 598,306.97 and 272,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,607.51, 598,306.97 and 272,347.70 is: 375,794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,607.51 : 598,306.97 = 272,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,607.51/598,306.97 = 272,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,607.51x = 598,306.97 × 272,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,607.51x = 162,947,524,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,947,524,862.80/433,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,794.98

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