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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,588.23, 654,991.34 and 152,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,588.23, 654,991.34 and 152,282.91 is: 228,462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,588.23 : 654,991.34 = 152,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,588.23/654,991.34 = 152,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,588.23x = 654,991.34 × 152,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,588.23x = 99,743,986,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,743,986,518.58/436,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,462.38

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