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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,852.64, 560,214.84 and 236,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,852.64, 560,214.84 and 236,229.28 is: 326,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,852.64 : 560,214.84 = 236,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,852.64/560,214.84 = 236,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,852.64x = 560,214.84 × 236,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,852.64x = 132,339,148,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,339,148,298.52/405,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,076.84

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