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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,377.89, 599,441.67 and 264,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,377.89, 599,441.67 and 264,612.02 is: 365,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,377.89 : 599,441.67 = 264,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,377.89/599,441.67 = 264,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,377.89x = 599,441.67 × 264,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,377.89x = 158,619,468,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,619,468,173.67/434,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,164.69

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