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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,012.17, 644,769.03 and 145,607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,012.17, 644,769.03 and 145,607.79 is: 218,327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,012.17 : 644,769.03 = 145,607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,012.17/644,769.03 = 145,607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,012.17x = 644,769.03 × 145,607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,012.17x = 93,883,393,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,883,393,518.74/430,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,327.29

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