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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,975.65, 598,957.33 and 259,534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,975.65, 598,957.33 and 259,534.45 is: 358,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,975.65 : 598,957.33 = 259,534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,975.65/598,957.33 = 259,534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,975.65x = 598,957.33 × 259,534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,975.65x = 155,450,061,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,450,061,215.02/433,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,199.96

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