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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,580.64, 561,089.39 and 236,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,580.64, 561,089.39 and 236,825.70 is: 326,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,580.64 : 561,089.39 = 236,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,580.64/561,089.39 = 236,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,580.64x = 561,089.39 × 236,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,580.64x = 132,880,387,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,880,387,549.32/406,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,824.19

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