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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,415.90, 543,623.85 and 236,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,415.90, 543,623.85 and 236,444.70 is: 354,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,415.90 : 543,623.85 = 236,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,415.90/543,623.85 = 236,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,415.90x = 543,623.85 × 236,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,415.90x = 128,536,978,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,536,978,126.10/362,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,667.05

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