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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,375.89, 599,438.91 and 264,610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,375.89, 599,438.91 and 264,610.01 is: 365,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,375.89 : 599,438.91 = 264,610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,375.89/599,438.91 = 264,610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,375.89x = 599,438.91 × 264,610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,375.89x = 158,617,535,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,617,535,969.49/434,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,161.92

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