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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,861.46, 656,996.31 and 430,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,861.46, 656,996.31 and 430,785.30 is: 646,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,861.46 : 656,996.31 = 430,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,861.46/656,996.31 = 430,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,861.46x = 656,996.31 × 430,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,861.46x = 283,024,352,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,024,352,502.24/437,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,378.77

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