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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,530.55, 645,803.75 and 187,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,530.55, 645,803.75 and 187,347.09 is: 281,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,530.55 : 645,803.75 = 187,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,530.55/645,803.75 = 187,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,530.55x = 645,803.75 × 187,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,530.55x = 120,989,453,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,989,453,273.59/430,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,024.08

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