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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,856.80, 645,896.40 and 281,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,856.80, 645,896.40 and 281,168.80 is: 421,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,856.80 : 645,896.40 = 281,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,856.80/645,896.40 = 281,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,856.80x = 645,896.40 × 281,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,856.80x = 181,605,915,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605,915,712.32/430,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,499.48

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