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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,031.36, 560,194.46 and 236,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,031.36, 560,194.46 and 236,232.68 is: 325,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,031.36 : 560,194.46 = 236,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,031.36/560,194.46 = 236,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,031.36x = 560,194.46 × 236,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,031.36x = 132,336,238,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336,238,606.95/406,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,926.15

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