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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,397.34, 917,254.58 and 232,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,397.34, 917,254.58 and 232,324.63 is: 348,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,397.34 : 917,254.58 = 232,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,397.34/917,254.58 = 232,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,397.34x = 917,254.58 × 232,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,397.34x = 213,100,827,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,100,827,459.55/611,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,547.20

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