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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,558.40, 670,615.20 and 236,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,558.40, 670,615.20 and 236,606.40 is: 355,321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,558.40 : 670,615.20 = 236,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,558.40/670,615.20 = 236,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,558.40x = 670,615.20 × 236,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,558.40x = 158,671,848,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,671,848,257.28/446,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,321.61

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