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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,341.38, 654,585.88 and 223,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,341.38, 654,585.88 and 223,201.82 is: 334,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,341.38 : 654,585.88 = 223,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,341.38/654,585.88 = 223,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,341.38x = 654,585.88 × 223,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,341.38x = 146,104,759,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,104,759,762.30/436,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,840.49

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