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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,406.96, 646,014.93 and 225,388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,406.96, 646,014.93 and 225,388.77 is: 338,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,406.96 : 646,014.93 = 225,388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,406.96/646,014.93 = 225,388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,406.96x = 646,014.93 × 225,388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,406.96x = 145,604,510,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,604,510,474.34/430,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,294.97

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