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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,157.70, 653,186.79 and 295,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,157.70, 653,186.79 and 295,489.86 is: 442,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,157.70 : 653,186.79 = 295,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,157.70/653,186.79 = 295,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,157.70x = 653,186.79 × 295,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,157.70x = 193,010,073,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,010,073,130.95/436,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,523.59

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