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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,757.56, 621,139.74 and 236,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,757.56, 621,139.74 and 236,724.84 is: 354,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,757.56 : 621,139.74 = 236,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,757.56/621,139.74 = 236,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,757.56x = 621,139.74 × 236,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,757.56x = 147,039,205,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,039,205,569.14/414,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,518.45

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