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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,020.20, 620,592.90 and 236,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,020.20, 620,592.90 and 236,144.20 is: 353,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,020.20 : 620,592.90 = 236,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,020.20/620,592.90 = 236,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,020.20x = 620,592.90 × 236,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,020.20x = 146,549,413,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,549,413,896.18/414,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,966.82

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