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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,027.49, 560,189.12 and 236,228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,027.49, 560,189.12 and 236,228.81 is: 325,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,027.49 : 560,189.12 = 236,228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,027.49/560,189.12 = 236,228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,027.49x = 560,189.12 × 236,228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,027.49x = 132,332,805,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,332,805,210.46/406,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,920.81

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