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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,965.40, 724,577.70 and 430,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,965.40, 724,577.70 and 430,736.60 is: 646,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,965.40 : 724,577.70 = 430,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,965.40/724,577.70 = 430,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,965.40x = 724,577.70 × 430,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,965.40x = 312,102,134,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,102,134,933.82/482,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,220.48

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