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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,405.96, 646,013.43 and 225,387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,405.96, 646,013.43 and 225,387.77 is: 338,293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,405.96 : 646,013.43 = 225,387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,405.96/646,013.43 = 225,387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,405.96x = 646,013.43 × 225,387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,405.96x = 145,603,524,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,603,524,199.25/430,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,293.47

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