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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,031.86, 560,195.15 and 236,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,031.86, 560,195.15 and 236,233.18 is: 325,926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,031.86 : 560,195.15 = 236,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,031.86/560,195.15 = 236,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,031.86x = 560,195.15 × 236,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,031.86x = 132,336,681,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336,681,705.08/406,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,926.84

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