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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,316.86, 607,134.13 and 236,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,316.86, 607,134.13 and 236,324.64 is: 353,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,316.86 : 607,134.13 = 236,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,316.86/607,134.13 = 236,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,316.86x = 607,134.13 × 236,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,316.86x = 143,480,754,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,480,754,304.10/405,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,996.51

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