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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,621.41, 646,169.96 and 177,843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,621.41, 646,169.96 and 177,843.09 is: 266,862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,621.41 : 646,169.96 = 177,843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,621.41/646,169.96 = 177,843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,621.41x = 646,169.96 × 177,843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,621.41x = 114,916,864,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916,864,218.95/430,621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,862.87

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