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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,609.32, 645,979.60 and 220,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,609.32, 645,979.60 and 220,176.20 is: 330,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,609.32 : 645,979.60 = 220,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,609.32/645,979.60 = 220,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,609.32x = 645,979.60 × 220,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,609.32x = 142,229,333,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,229,333,605.52/430,609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,297.85

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