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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,228.94, 653,872.80 and 211,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,228.94, 653,872.80 and 211,113.74 is: 316,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,228.94 : 653,872.80 = 211,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,228.94/653,872.80 = 211,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,228.94x = 653,872.80 × 211,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,228.94x = 138,041,532,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041,532,292.27/436,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,442.86

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