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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495,285.60, 2,242,709.70 and 430,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495,285.60, 2,242,709.70 and 430,216.60 is: 645,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495,285.60 : 2,242,709.70 = 430,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495,285.60/2,242,709.70 = 430,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495,285.60x = 2,242,709.70 × 430,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495,285.60x = 964,850,941,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,850,941,921.02/1,495,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,261.98

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