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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,235.40, 1,117,853.10 and 430,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,235.40, 1,117,853.10 and 430,307.40 is: 645,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,235.40 : 1,117,853.10 = 430,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,235.40/1,117,853.10 = 430,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,235.40x = 1,117,853.10 × 430,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,235.40x = 481,020,461,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,020,461,042.94/745,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,461.10

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