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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,293.84, 543,440.40 and 237,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,293.84, 543,440.40 and 237,605.68 is: 356,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,293.84 : 543,440.40 = 237,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,293.84/543,440.40 = 237,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,293.84x = 543,440.40 × 237,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,293.84x = 129,124,525,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,124,525,781.47/362,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,408.28

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