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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,847.40, 646,271.10 and 430,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,847.40, 646,271.10 and 430,847.40 is: 646,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,847.40 : 646,271.10 = 430,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,847.40/646,271.10 = 430,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,847.40x = 646,271.10 × 430,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,847.40x = 278,444,223,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,444,223,130.14/430,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,271.10

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