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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,033.98, 552,001.54 and 236,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,033.98, 552,001.54 and 236,695.50 is: 326,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,033.98 : 552,001.54 = 236,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,033.98/552,001.54 = 236,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,033.98x = 552,001.54 × 236,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,033.98x = 130,656,276,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,656,276,567.59/400,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,612.95

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