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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,972.30, 598,952.72 and 259,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,972.30, 598,952.72 and 259,531.10 is: 358,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,972.30 : 598,952.72 = 259,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,972.30/598,952.72 = 259,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,972.30x = 598,952.72 × 259,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,972.30x = 155,446,858,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,446,858,269.59/433,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,195.35

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