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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,630.46, 645,511.46 and 270,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,630.46, 645,511.46 and 270,820.60 is: 405,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,630.46 : 645,511.46 = 270,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,630.46/645,511.46 = 270,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,630.46x = 645,511.46 × 270,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,630.46x = 174,817,796,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,817,796,322.42/430,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,957.81

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