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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,816.78, 655,224.57 and 137,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,816.78, 655,224.57 and 137,323.54 is: 205,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,816.78 : 655,224.57 = 137,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,816.78/655,224.57 = 137,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,816.78x = 655,224.57 × 137,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,816.78x = 89,977,757,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,977,757,447.38/436,816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,985.12

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