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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,974.62, 621,463.98 and 236,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,974.62, 621,463.98 and 236,942.02 is: 354,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,974.62 : 621,463.98 = 236,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,974.62/621,463.98 = 236,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,974.62x = 621,463.98 × 236,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,974.62x = 147,250,930,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,250,930,778.44/414,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,843.22

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