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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,198.16, 620,300.78 and 236,165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,198.16, 620,300.78 and 236,165.42 is: 353,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,198.16 : 620,300.78 = 236,165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,198.16/620,300.78 = 236,165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,198.16x = 620,300.78 × 236,165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,198.16x = 146,493,594,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,493,594,235.03/414,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,679.98

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