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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,670.24, 561,195.36 and 236,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,670.24, 561,195.36 and 236,893.40 is: 326,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,670.24 : 561,195.36 = 236,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,670.24/561,195.36 = 236,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,670.24x = 561,195.36 × 236,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,670.24x = 132,943,476,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,943,476,894.62/406,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,907.32

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