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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,317.60, 645,476.40 and 311,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,317.60, 645,476.40 and 311,431.20 is: 467,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,317.60 : 645,476.40 = 311,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,317.60/645,476.40 = 311,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,317.60x = 645,476.40 × 311,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,317.60x = 201,021,489,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,021,489,823.68/430,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,146.80

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