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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,827.38, 645,237.87 and 415,880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,827.38, 645,237.87 and 415,880.18 is: 622,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,827.38 : 645,237.87 = 415,880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,827.38/645,237.87 = 415,880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,827.38x = 645,237.87 × 415,880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,827.38x = 268,341,641,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,341,641,518.42/430,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,851.88

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