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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,423.40, 543,635.10 and 236,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,423.40, 543,635.10 and 236,452.20 is: 354,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,423.40 : 543,635.10 = 236,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,423.40/543,635.10 = 236,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,423.40x = 543,635.10 × 236,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,423.40x = 128,543,715,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,543,715,392.22/362,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,678.30

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