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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,041.36, 560,208.26 and 236,242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,041.36, 560,208.26 and 236,242.68 is: 325,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,041.36 : 560,208.26 = 236,242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,041.36/560,208.26 = 236,242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,041.36x = 560,208.26 × 236,242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,041.36x = 132,345,100,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,345,100,700.54/406,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,939.95

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