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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,043.36, 560,211.02 and 236,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,043.36, 560,211.02 and 236,244.68 is: 325,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,043.36 : 560,211.02 = 236,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,043.36/560,211.02 = 236,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,043.36x = 560,211.02 × 236,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,043.36x = 132,346,873,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,346,873,152.37/406,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,942.71

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