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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,583.62, 654,984.41 and 152,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,583.62, 654,984.41 and 152,278.25 is: 228,455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,583.62 : 654,984.41 = 152,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,583.62/654,984.41 = 152,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,583.62x = 654,984.41 × 152,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,583.62x = 99,739,876,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,739,876,552.33/436,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,455.38

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