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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,168.40, 1,119,252.60 and 430,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,168.40, 1,119,252.60 and 430,462.80 is: 645,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,168.40 : 1,119,252.60 = 430,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,168.40/1,119,252.60 = 430,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,168.40x = 1,119,252.60 × 430,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,168.40x = 481,796,608,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,796,608,103.28/746,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,694.20

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