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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,980.92, 561,669.18 and 237,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,980.92, 561,669.18 and 237,211.40 is: 327,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,980.92 : 561,669.18 = 237,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,980.92/561,669.18 = 237,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,980.92x = 561,669.18 × 237,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,980.92x = 133,234,332,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,234,332,524.65/406,980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,372.43

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