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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,803.39, 598,671.59 and 272,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,803.39, 598,671.59 and 272,598.81 is: 376,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,803.39 : 598,671.59 = 272,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,803.39/598,671.59 = 272,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,803.39x = 598,671.59 × 272,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,803.39x = 163,197,161,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,197,161,651.81/433,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,200.75

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