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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,045.36, 560,213.78 and 236,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,045.36, 560,213.78 and 236,246.68 is: 325,945.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,045.36 : 560,213.78 = 236,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,045.36/560,213.78 = 236,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,045.36x = 560,213.78 × 236,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,045.36x = 132,348,645,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348,645,615.25/406,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,945.47

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