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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,046.36, 560,215.16 and 236,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,046.36, 560,215.16 and 236,247.68 is: 325,946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,046.36 : 560,215.16 = 236,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,046.36/560,215.16 = 236,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,046.36x = 560,215.16 × 236,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,046.36x = 132,349,531,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349,531,850.83/406,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,946.85

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