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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,254.77, 654,995.22 and 223,175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,254.77, 654,995.22 and 223,175.53 is: 335,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,254.77 : 654,995.22 = 223,175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,254.77/654,995.22 = 223,175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,254.77x = 654,995.22 × 223,175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,254.77x = 146,178,905,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,178,905,352.80/436,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,076.92

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