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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,556.91, 655,257.69 and 315,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,556.91, 655,257.69 and 315,102.66 is: 472,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,556.91 : 655,257.69 = 315,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,556.91/655,257.69 = 315,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,556.91x = 655,257.69 × 315,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,556.91x = 206,473,442,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,473,442,333.06/436,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,958.83

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