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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,859.13, 646,288.86 and 430,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,859.13, 646,288.86 and 430,236.52 is: 645,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,859.13 : 646,288.86 = 430,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,859.13/646,288.86 = 430,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,859.13x = 646,288.86 × 430,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,859.13x = 278,057,068,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,057,068,425.45/430,859.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,354.94

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