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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,425.10, 738,637.65 and 430,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,425.10, 738,637.65 and 430,217.10 is: 645,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,425.10 : 738,637.65 = 430,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,425.10/738,637.65 = 430,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,425.10x = 738,637.65 × 430,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,425.10x = 317,774,547,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,774,547,733.82/492,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,325.65

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