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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,146.69, 560,629.65 and 236,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,146.69, 560,629.65 and 236,380.82 is: 326,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,146.69 : 560,629.65 = 236,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,146.69/560,629.65 = 236,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,146.69x = 560,629.65 × 236,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,146.69x = 132,522,094,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,522,094,466.59/406,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,291.21

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