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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,205.50, 620,311.79 and 236,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,205.50, 620,311.79 and 236,172.76 is: 353,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,205.50 : 620,311.79 = 236,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,205.50/620,311.79 = 236,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,205.50x = 620,311.79 × 236,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,205.50x = 146,500,748,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,500,748,705.28/414,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,690.98

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