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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,235.24, 621,974.94 and 236,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,235.24, 621,974.94 and 236,942.44 is: 355,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,235.24 : 621,974.94 = 236,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,235.24/621,974.94 = 236,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,235.24x = 621,974.94 × 236,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,235.24x = 147,372,259,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,372,259,902.45/414,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,769.49

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