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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,556.69, 620,838.54 and 236,523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,556.69, 620,838.54 and 236,523.95 is: 354,217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,556.69 : 620,838.54 = 236,523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,556.69/620,838.54 = 236,523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,556.69x = 620,838.54 × 236,523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,556.69x = 146,843,183,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,843,183,793.03/414,556.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,217.38

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