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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,206.72, 654,357 and 183,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,206.72, 654,357 and 183,512.96 is: 275,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,206.72 : 654,357 = 183,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,206.72/654,357 = 183,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,206.72x = 654,357 × 183,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,206.72x = 120,082,989,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,082,989,966.72/436,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,289.18

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