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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,414.40, 543,621.60 and 236,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,414.40, 543,621.60 and 236,443.20 is: 354,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,414.40 : 543,621.60 = 236,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,414.40/543,621.60 = 236,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,414.40x = 543,621.60 × 236,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,414.40x = 128,535,630,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,535,630,693.12/362,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,664.80

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