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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,836.60, 646,946.10 and 291,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,836.60, 646,946.10 and 291,214.20 is: 437,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,836.60 : 646,946.10 = 291,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,836.60/646,946.10 = 291,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,836.60x = 646,946.10 × 291,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,836.60x = 188,399,890,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,399,890,954.62/430,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,288.50

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