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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,031.05, 560,194.03 and 236,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,031.05, 560,194.03 and 236,232.37 is: 325,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,031.05 : 560,194.03 = 236,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,031.05/560,194.03 = 236,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,031.05x = 560,194.03 × 236,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,031.05x = 132,335,961,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,335,961,375.69/406,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,925.72

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