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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,271.30, 785,240.55 and 430,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,271.30, 785,240.55 and 430,959.30 is: 645,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,271.30 : 785,240.55 = 430,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,271.30/785,240.55 = 430,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,271.30x = 785,240.55 × 430,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,271.30x = 338,406,717,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,406,717,759.62/524,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,480.15

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