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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,984.88, 655,868.04 and 223,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,984.88, 655,868.04 and 223,898.16 is: 336,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,984.88 : 655,868.04 = 223,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,984.88/655,868.04 = 223,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,984.88x = 655,868.04 × 223,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,984.88x = 146,847,647,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,847,647,358.81/436,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,047.43

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