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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,037.61, 560,203.09 and 236,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,037.61, 560,203.09 and 236,238.93 is: 325,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,037.61 : 560,203.09 = 236,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,037.61/560,203.09 = 236,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,037.61x = 560,203.09 × 236,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,037.61x = 132,341,777,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,341,777,973.70/406,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,934.78

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