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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,955.78, 646,217.37 and 251,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,955.78, 646,217.37 and 251,099.33 is: 376,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,955.78 : 646,217.37 = 251,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,955.78/646,217.37 = 251,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,955.78x = 646,217.37 × 251,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,955.78x = 162,264,745,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,264,745,410.28/430,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,522.96

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