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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,042.86, 560,210.33 and 236,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,042.86, 560,210.33 and 236,244.18 is: 325,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,042.86 : 560,210.33 = 236,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,042.86/560,210.33 = 236,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,042.86x = 560,210.33 × 236,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,042.86x = 132,346,430,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,346,430,038.38/406,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,942.02

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