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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,350.08, 543,524.40 and 237,661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,350.08, 543,524.40 and 237,661.92 is: 356,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,350.08 : 543,524.40 = 237,661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,350.08/543,524.40 = 237,661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,350.08x = 543,524.40 × 237,661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,350.08x = 129,175,052,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,175,052,470.85/362,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,492.41

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