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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,023.10, 898,014.33 and 430,260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,023.10, 898,014.33 and 430,260.03 is: 593,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,023.10 : 898,014.33 = 430,260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,023.10/898,014.33 = 430,260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,023.10x = 898,014.33 × 430,260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,023.10x = 386,379,672,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,379,672,566.23/651,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,496.10

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