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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,206.80, 653,964.60 and 239,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,206.80, 653,964.60 and 239,214.80 is: 358,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,206.80 : 653,964.60 = 239,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,206.80/653,964.60 = 239,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,206.80x = 653,964.60 × 239,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,206.80x = 156,438,010,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,438,010,996.08/436,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,632.67

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