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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,333.44, 560,741.76 and 236,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,333.44, 560,741.76 and 236,684.16 is: 326,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,333.44 : 560,741.76 = 236,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,333.44/560,741.76 = 236,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,333.44x = 560,741.76 × 236,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,333.44x = 132,718,692,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,718,692,442.52/406,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,625.08

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