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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,999.70, 650,999.55 and 153,545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,999.70, 650,999.55 and 153,545.30 is: 230,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,999.70 : 650,999.55 = 153,545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,999.70/650,999.55 = 153,545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,999.70x = 650,999.55 × 153,545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,999.70x = 99,957,921,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,957,921,204.62/433,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,317.95

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