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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,839, 646,345.98 and 181,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,839, 646,345.98 and 181,521 is: 272,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,839 : 646,345.98 = 181,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,839/646,345.98 = 181,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,839x = 646,345.98 × 181,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,839x = 117,325,368,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,325,368,635.58/430,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,318.36

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