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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,897.17, 655,502.95 and 152,629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,897.17, 655,502.95 and 152,629.55 is: 228,999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,897.17 : 655,502.95 = 152,629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,897.17/655,502.95 = 152,629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,897.17x = 655,502.95 × 152,629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,897.17x = 100,049,117,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,049,117,824.04/436,897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,999.23

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