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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,860.13, 646,290.36 and 430,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,860.13, 646,290.36 and 430,237.52 is: 645,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,860.13 : 646,290.36 = 430,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,860.13/646,290.36 = 430,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,860.13x = 646,290.36 × 430,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,860.13x = 278,058,361,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,058,361,686.31/430,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,356.44

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