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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,834, 655,250.46 and 137,340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,834, 655,250.46 and 137,340.82 is: 206,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,834 : 655,250.46 = 137,340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,834/655,250.46 = 137,340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,834x = 655,250.46 × 137,340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,834x = 89,992,635,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,992,635,481.78/436,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,011.06

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