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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,164.20, 1,152,246.30 and 430,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,164.20, 1,152,246.30 and 430,858.60 is: 646,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,164.20 : 1,152,246.30 = 430,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,164.20/1,152,246.30 = 430,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,164.20x = 1,152,246.30 × 430,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,164.20x = 496,455,227,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,455,227,673.18/768,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,287.90

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