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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,798.03, 599,014.88 and 272,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,798.03, 599,014.88 and 272,921.23 is: 376,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,798.03 : 599,014.88 = 272,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,798.03/599,014.88 = 272,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,798.03x = 599,014.88 × 272,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,798.03x = 163,483,876,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,483,876,473.30/433,798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,866.34

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