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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,606.40, 542,409.60 and 235,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,606.40, 542,409.60 and 235,635.20 is: 353,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,606.40 : 542,409.60 = 235,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,606.40/542,409.60 = 235,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,606.40x = 542,409.60 × 235,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,606.40x = 127,810,794,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,810,794,577.92/361,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,452.80

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