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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,638.21, 645,740.10 and 250,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,638.21, 645,740.10 and 250,781.76 is: 376,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,638.21 : 645,740.10 = 250,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,638.21/645,740.10 = 250,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,638.21x = 645,740.10 × 250,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,638.21x = 161,939,838,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,939,838,780.58/430,638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,046.15

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