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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,200.70, 620,863.65 and 236,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,200.70, 620,863.65 and 236,324.70 is: 354,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,200.70 : 620,863.65 = 236,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,200.70/620,863.65 = 236,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,200.70x = 620,863.65 × 236,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,200.70x = 146,725,415,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,725,415,827.16/414,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,237.49

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