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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,218.20, 654,327.30 and 331,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,218.20, 654,327.30 and 331,242.20 is: 496,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,218.20 : 654,327.30 = 331,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,218.20/654,327.30 = 331,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,218.20x = 654,327.30 × 331,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,218.20x = 216,740,814,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,740,814,372.06/436,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,863.30

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