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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,285.20, 699,427.80 and 430,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,285.20, 699,427.80 and 430,855.80 is: 646,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,285.20 : 699,427.80 = 430,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,285.20/699,427.80 = 430,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,285.20x = 699,427.80 × 430,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,285.20x = 301,352,524,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,352,524,311.24/466,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,283.70

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