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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,032.07, 551,998.91 and 236,693.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,032.07, 551,998.91 and 236,693.58 is: 326,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,032.07 : 551,998.91 = 236,693.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,032.07/551,998.91 = 236,693.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,032.07x = 551,998.91 × 236,693.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,032.07x = 130,654,599,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,654,599,347.33/400,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,610.31

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