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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,639.89, 645,525.59 and 270,830.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,639.89, 645,525.59 and 270,830.01 is: 405,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,639.89 : 645,525.59 = 270,830.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,639.89/645,525.59 = 270,830.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,639.89x = 645,525.59 × 270,830.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,639.89x = 174,827,700,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,827,700,640.81/430,639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,971.92

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