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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,141.35, 643,950.30 and 301,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,141.35, 643,950.30 and 301,611.96 is: 451,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,141.35 : 643,950.30 = 301,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,141.35/643,950.30 = 301,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,141.35x = 643,950.30 × 301,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,141.35x = 194,223,112,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,223,112,125.59/430,141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,533.23

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