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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,001.60, 543,724.80 and 237,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,001.60, 543,724.80 and 237,030.40 is: 355,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,001.60 : 543,724.80 = 237,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,001.60/543,724.80 = 237,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,001.60x = 543,724.80 × 237,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,001.60x = 128,879,306,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,879,306,833.92/363,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,037.85

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