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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,407.80, 543,611.70 and 236,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,407.80, 543,611.70 and 236,436.60 is: 354,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,407.80 : 543,611.70 = 236,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,407.80/543,611.70 = 236,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,407.80x = 543,611.70 × 236,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,407.80x = 128,529,702,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,529,702,068.22/362,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,654.90

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