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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,437.62, 544,923.15 and 238,632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,437.62, 544,923.15 and 238,632.82 is: 357,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,437.62 : 544,923.15 = 238,632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,437.62/544,923.15 = 238,632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,437.62x = 544,923.15 × 238,632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,437.62x = 130,036,547,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,036,547,967.78/363,437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,796.06

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