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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,581.17, 620,875.21 and 236,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,581.17, 620,875.21 and 236,548.44 is: 354,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,581.17 : 620,875.21 = 236,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,581.17/620,875.21 = 236,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,581.17x = 620,875.21 × 236,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,581.17x = 146,867,062,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,867,062,360.17/414,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,254.06

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