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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,158.20, 2,145,237.30 and 432,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,158.20, 2,145,237.30 and 432,886.20 is: 649,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,158.20 : 2,145,237.30 = 432,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,158.20/2,145,237.30 = 432,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,158.20x = 2,145,237.30 × 432,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,158.20x = 928,643,622,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,643,622,895.26/1,430,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,329.30

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