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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,998.83, 598,821.53 and 261,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,998.83, 598,821.53 and 261,944.71 is: 361,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,998.83 : 598,821.53 = 261,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,998.83/598,821.53 = 261,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,998.83x = 598,821.53 × 261,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,998.83x = 156,858,129,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858,129,210.83/433,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,425.23

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