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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,083.70, 654,125.55 and 236,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,083.70, 654,125.55 and 236,499.70 is: 354,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,083.70 : 654,125.55 = 236,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,083.70/654,125.55 = 236,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,083.70x = 654,125.55 × 236,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,083.70x = 154,700,496,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,700,496,337.34/436,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,749.55

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