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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,294.84, 543,441.90 and 237,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,294.84, 543,441.90 and 237,606.68 is: 356,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,294.84 : 543,441.90 = 237,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,294.84/543,441.90 = 237,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,294.84x = 543,441.90 × 237,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,294.84x = 129,125,425,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,125,425,631.89/362,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,409.78

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