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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,209.50, 620,317.78 and 236,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,209.50, 620,317.78 and 236,176.76 is: 353,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,209.50 : 620,317.78 = 236,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,209.50/620,317.78 = 236,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,209.50x = 620,317.78 × 236,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,209.50x = 146,504,643,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,504,643,450.79/414,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,696.97

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