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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,024.10, 898,015.71 and 430,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,024.10, 898,015.71 and 430,261.03 is: 593,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,024.10 : 898,015.71 = 430,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,024.10/898,015.71 = 430,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,024.10x = 898,015.71 × 430,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,024.10x = 386,381,164,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,381,164,340.78/651,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,497.48

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