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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,115.17, 654,164.51 and 237,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,115.17, 654,164.51 and 237,698.21 is: 356,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,115.17 : 654,164.51 = 237,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,115.17/654,164.51 = 237,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,115.17x = 654,164.51 × 237,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,115.17x = 155,493,733,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,493,733,519.45/436,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,542.82

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