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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,892.70, 655,339.05 and 394,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,892.70, 655,339.05 and 394,902.30 is: 592,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,892.70 : 655,339.05 = 394,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,892.70/655,339.05 = 394,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,892.70x = 655,339.05 × 394,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,892.70x = 258,794,898,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,794,898,124.82/436,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,353.45

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