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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,010.80, 560,407.36 and 236,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,010.80, 560,407.36 and 236,277.60 is: 326,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,010.80 : 560,407.36 = 236,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,010.80/560,407.36 = 236,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,010.80x = 560,407.36 × 236,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,010.80x = 132,411,706,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,411,706,043.14/406,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,128.53

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