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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,515.80, 543,773.70 and 236,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,515.80, 543,773.70 and 236,544.60 is: 354,816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,515.80 : 543,773.70 = 236,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,515.80/543,773.70 = 236,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,515.80x = 543,773.70 × 236,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,515.80x = 128,626,732,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,626,732,357.02/362,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,816.90

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