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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,040.86, 560,207.57 and 236,242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,040.86, 560,207.57 and 236,242.18 is: 325,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,040.86 : 560,207.57 = 236,242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,040.86/560,207.57 = 236,242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,040.86x = 560,207.57 × 236,242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,040.86x = 132,344,657,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,344,657,589.30/406,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,939.26

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