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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,999.83, 598,822.90 and 261,945.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,999.83, 598,822.90 and 261,945.71 is: 361,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,999.83 : 598,822.90 = 261,945.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,999.83/598,822.90 = 261,945.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,999.83x = 598,822.90 × 261,945.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,999.83x = 156,859,089,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,859,089,704.76/433,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,426.62

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