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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,849.40, 646,274.10 and 430,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,849.40, 646,274.10 and 430,849.40 is: 646,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,849.40 : 646,274.10 = 430,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,849.40/646,274.10 = 430,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,849.40x = 646,274.10 × 430,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,849.40x = 278,446,808,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,446,808,220.54/430,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,274.10

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