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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,657.20, 655,016.04 and 170,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,657.20, 655,016.04 and 170,329.20 is: 255,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,657.20 : 655,016.04 = 170,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,657.20/655,016.04 = 170,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,657.20x = 655,016.04 × 170,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,657.20x = 111,568,358,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,568,358,080.37/436,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,505.60

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