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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,467.76, 916,501.80 and 237,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,467.76, 916,501.80 and 237,170 is: 355,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,467.76 : 916,501.80 = 237,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,467.76/916,501.80 = 237,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,467.76x = 916,501.80 × 237,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,467.76x = 217,366,731,906
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,366,731,906/611,467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,483.55

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