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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,014.39, 714,139.77 and 236,240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,014.39, 714,139.77 and 236,240.83 is: 354,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,014.39 : 714,139.77 = 236,240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,014.39/714,139.77 = 236,240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,014.39x = 714,139.77 × 236,240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,014.39x = 168,708,968,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,708,968,433.50/476,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,419.89

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