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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.40, 543,609.60 and 236,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.40, 543,609.60 and 236,435.20 is: 354,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.40 : 543,609.60 = 236,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.40/543,609.60 = 236,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.40x = 543,609.60 × 236,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.40x = 128,528,444,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,528,444,497.92/362,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,652.80

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