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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,015.62, 645,201.10 and 216,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,015.62, 645,201.10 and 216,669.50 is: 325,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,015.62 : 645,201.10 = 216,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,015.62/645,201.10 = 216,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,015.62x = 645,201.10 × 216,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,015.62x = 139,795,399,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,795,399,736.45/430,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,093.77

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