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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,612.99, 621,431.87 and 237,242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,612.99, 621,431.87 and 237,242.43 is: 355,584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,612.99 : 621,431.87 = 237,242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,612.99/621,431.87 = 237,242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,612.99x = 621,431.87 × 237,242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,612.99x = 147,430,005,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,430,005,732.03/414,612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,584.63

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