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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,615.68, 788,086.08 and 430,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,615.68, 788,086.08 and 430,737.60 is: 644,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,615.68 : 788,086.08 = 430,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,615.68/788,086.08 = 430,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,615.68x = 788,086.08 × 430,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,615.68x = 339,458,306,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,458,306,692.61/526,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,603.49

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