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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,588.43, 654,991.61 and 152,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,588.43, 654,991.61 and 152,283.07 is: 228,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,588.43 : 654,991.61 = 152,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,588.43/654,991.61 = 152,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,588.43x = 654,991.61 × 152,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,588.43x = 99,744,130,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,744,130,796.15/436,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,462.61

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