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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,016.20, 620,586.90 and 236,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,016.20, 620,586.90 and 236,140.20 is: 353,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,016.20 : 620,586.90 = 236,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,016.20/620,586.90 = 236,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,016.20x = 620,586.90 × 236,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,016.20x = 146,545,514,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,545,514,683.38/414,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,960.82

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