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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,337.44, 560,747.28 and 236,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,337.44, 560,747.28 and 236,688.16 is: 326,630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,337.44 : 560,747.28 = 236,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,337.44/560,747.28 = 236,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,337.44x = 560,747.28 × 236,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,337.44x = 132,722,241,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,722,241,928.21/406,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,630.60

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