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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,577.72, 645,443.10 and 205,885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,577.72, 645,443.10 and 205,885.59 is: 308,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,577.72 : 645,443.10 = 205,885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,577.72/645,443.10 = 205,885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,577.72x = 645,443.10 × 205,885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,577.72x = 132,887,433,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,887,433,454.93/430,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,625.90

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