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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,898.67, 560,252.76 and 236,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,898.67, 560,252.76 and 236,165.60 is: 325,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,898.67 : 560,252.76 = 236,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,898.67/560,252.76 = 236,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,898.67x = 560,252.76 × 236,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,898.67x = 132,312,429,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,312,429,217.06/405,898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,974.04

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