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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,855.60, 646,974.60 and 291,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,855.60, 646,974.60 and 291,233.20 is: 437,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,855.60 : 646,974.60 = 291,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,855.60/646,974.60 = 291,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,855.60x = 646,974.60 × 291,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,855.60x = 188,420,483,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,420,483,076.72/430,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,317.01

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