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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,202, 915,972.39 and 231,918.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,202, 915,972.39 and 231,918.78 is: 347,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,202 : 915,972.39 = 231,918.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,202/915,972.39 = 231,918.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,202x = 915,972.39 × 231,918.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,202x = 212,431,199,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,431,199,202.48/611,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,563.00

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