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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,577.64, 561,085.26 and 236,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,577.64, 561,085.26 and 236,822.70 is: 326,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,577.64 : 561,085.26 = 236,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,577.64/561,085.26 = 236,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,577.64x = 561,085.26 × 236,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,577.64x = 132,877,726,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,877,726,203.40/406,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,820.05

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