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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,591.23, 654,995.84 and 152,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,591.23, 654,995.84 and 152,285.91 is: 228,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,591.23 : 654,995.84 = 152,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,591.23/654,995.84 = 152,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,591.23x = 654,995.84 × 152,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,591.23x = 99,746,636,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,746,636,779.18/436,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,466.88

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