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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,976.92, 561,663.66 and 237,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,976.92, 561,663.66 and 237,207.40 is: 327,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,976.92 : 561,663.66 = 237,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,976.92/561,663.66 = 237,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,976.92x = 561,663.66 × 237,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,976.92x = 133,230,776,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,230,776,463.08/406,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,366.91

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