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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,121.36, 560,504.94 and 236,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,121.36, 560,504.94 and 236,410.16 is: 326,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,121.36 : 560,504.94 = 236,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,121.36/560,504.94 = 236,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,121.36x = 560,504.94 × 236,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,121.36x = 132,509,062,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,509,062,546.19/406,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,279.47

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