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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,901.10, 607,610.85 and 236,421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,901.10, 607,610.85 and 236,421.10 is: 354,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,901.10 : 607,610.85 = 236,421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,901.10/607,610.85 = 236,421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,901.10x = 607,610.85 × 236,421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,901.10x = 143,652,025,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,652,025,528.94/404,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,783.00

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