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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,906.61, 655,517.70 and 152,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,906.61, 655,517.70 and 152,639.13 is: 229,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,906.61 : 655,517.70 = 152,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,906.61/655,517.70 = 152,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,906.61x = 655,517.70 × 152,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,906.61x = 100,057,651,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,057,651,427.60/436,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,013.82

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