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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,956.16, 560,082.96 and 236,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,956.16, 560,082.96 and 236,050.56 is: 325,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,956.16 : 560,082.96 = 236,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,956.16/560,082.96 = 236,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,956.16x = 560,082.96 × 236,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,956.16x = 132,207,896,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,207,896,354.46/405,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,670.38

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