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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,879.60, 778,319.40 and 430,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,879.60, 778,319.40 and 430,306.10 is: 645,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,879.60 : 778,319.40 = 430,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,879.60/778,319.40 = 430,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,879.60x = 778,319.40 × 430,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,879.60x = 334,915,585,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,915,585,568.34/518,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,459.15

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