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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,035.23, 552,003.26 and 236,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,035.23, 552,003.26 and 236,696.75 is: 326,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,035.23 : 552,003.26 = 236,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,035.23/552,003.26 = 236,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,035.23x = 552,003.26 × 236,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,035.23x = 130,657,377,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,657,377,631.41/400,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,614.68

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