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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,478.82, 645,734.52 and 219,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,478.82, 645,734.52 and 219,870.72 is: 329,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,478.82 : 645,734.52 = 219,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,478.82/645,734.52 = 219,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,478.82x = 645,734.52 × 219,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,478.82x = 141,978,113,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,978,113,841.25/430,478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,814.40

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