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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,984, 572,781.60 and 236,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,984, 572,781.60 and 236,239.68 is: 326,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,984 : 572,781.60 = 236,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,984/572,781.60 = 236,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,984x = 572,781.60 × 236,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,984x = 135,313,741,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313,741,893.89/414,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,069.78

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