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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,032.36, 560,195.84 and 236,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,032.36, 560,195.84 and 236,233.68 is: 325,927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,032.36 : 560,195.84 = 236,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,032.36/560,195.84 = 236,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,032.36x = 560,195.84 × 236,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,032.36x = 132,337,124,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,337,124,803.89/406,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,927.53

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