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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,033.47, 552,000.85 and 236,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,033.47, 552,000.85 and 236,694.99 is: 326,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,033.47 : 552,000.85 = 236,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,033.47/552,000.85 = 236,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,033.47x = 552,000.85 × 236,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,033.47x = 130,655,837,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,655,837,149.01/400,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,612.26

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