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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,256.84, 560,625.54 and 236,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,256.84, 560,625.54 and 236,487.40 is: 326,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,256.84 : 560,625.54 = 236,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,256.84/560,625.54 = 236,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,256.84x = 560,625.54 × 236,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,256.84x = 132,580,876,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580,876,328.20/406,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,347.43

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