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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,976.24, 561,692.80 and 237,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,976.24, 561,692.80 and 237,177.60 is: 327,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,976.24 : 561,692.80 = 237,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,976.24/561,692.80 = 237,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,976.24x = 561,692.80 × 237,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,976.24x = 133,220,950,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,220,950,241.28/406,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,343.31

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