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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,582.41, 645,872.97 and 146,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,582.41, 645,872.97 and 146,302.53 is: 219,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,582.41 : 645,872.97 = 146,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,582.41/645,872.97 = 146,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,582.41x = 645,872.97 × 146,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,582.41x = 94,492,849,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492,849,569.61/430,582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,453.58

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