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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,285.77, 645,423.39 and 193,461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,285.77, 645,423.39 and 193,461.21 is: 290,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,285.77 : 645,423.39 = 193,461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,285.77/645,423.39 = 193,461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,285.77x = 645,423.39 × 193,461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,285.77x = 124,864,389,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,864,389,991.70/430,285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,189.45

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