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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,623.56, 654,156.19 and 236,816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,623.56, 654,156.19 and 236,816.50 is: 354,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,623.56 : 654,156.19 = 236,816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,623.56/654,156.19 = 236,816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,623.56x = 654,156.19 × 236,816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,623.56x = 154,914,979,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914,979,369.14/436,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,802.15

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