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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,795.59, 655,351.02 and 152,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,795.59, 655,351.02 and 152,528.04 is: 228,847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,795.59 : 655,351.02 = 152,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,795.59/655,351.02 = 152,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,795.59x = 655,351.02 × 152,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,795.59x = 99,959,406,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,959,406,592.60/436,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,847.11

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