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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,180.20, 644,687.10 and 287,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,180.20, 644,687.10 and 287,620.20 is: 431,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,180.20 : 644,687.10 = 287,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,180.20/644,687.10 = 287,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,180.20x = 644,687.10 × 287,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,180.20x = 185,425,032,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,425,032,639.42/430,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,040.37

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