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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,029.20, 644,813.40 and 180,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,029.20, 644,813.40 and 180,429.20 is: 270,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,029.20 : 644,813.40 = 180,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,029.20/644,813.40 = 180,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,029.20x = 644,813.40 × 180,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,029.20x = 116,343,165,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,343,165,911.28/430,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,547.13

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