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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,974.65, 598,955.95 and 259,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,974.65, 598,955.95 and 259,533.45 is: 358,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,974.65 : 598,955.95 = 259,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,974.65/598,955.95 = 259,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,974.65x = 598,955.95 × 259,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,974.65x = 155,449,104,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,449,104,425.94/433,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,198.59

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