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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,038.58, 679,467.15 and 430,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,038.58, 679,467.15 and 430,557.30 is: 645,749.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,038.58 : 679,467.15 = 430,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,038.58/679,467.15 = 430,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,038.58x = 679,467.15 × 430,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,038.58x = 292,549,541,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,549,541,542.70/453,038.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,749.73

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