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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,028.61, 560,190.67 and 236,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,028.61, 560,190.67 and 236,229.93 is: 325,922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,028.61 : 560,190.67 = 236,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,028.61/560,190.67 = 236,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,028.61x = 560,190.67 × 236,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,028.61x = 132,333,802,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333,802,170.18/406,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,922.36

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