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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,786.58, 655,337.55 and 152,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,786.58, 655,337.55 and 152,519.04 is: 228,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,786.58 : 655,337.55 = 152,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,786.58/655,337.55 = 152,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,786.58x = 655,337.55 × 152,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,786.58x = 99,951,454,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951,454,001.95/436,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,833.62

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