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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,285.70, 699,428.55 and 430,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,285.70, 699,428.55 and 430,856.30 is: 646,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,285.70 : 699,428.55 = 430,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,285.70/699,428.55 = 430,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,285.70x = 699,428.55 × 430,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,285.70x = 301,353,197,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,353,197,167.37/466,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,284.45

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