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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,282.62, 563,430.21 and 236,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,282.62, 563,430.21 and 236,224.04 is: 325,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,282.62 : 563,430.21 = 236,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,282.62/563,430.21 = 236,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,282.62x = 563,430.21 × 236,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,282.62x = 133,095,760,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,095,760,464.25/408,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,989.29

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