Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,887.40, 646,433.64 and 217,130.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 430,887.40, 646,433.64 and 217,130.08 is: 325,746.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,887.40 : 646,433.64 = 217,130.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,887.40/646,433.64 = 217,130.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,887.40x = 646,433.64 × 217,130.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,887.40x = 140,360,187,967.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,360,187,967.89/430,887.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,746.79
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