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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,524.20, 917,286.30 and 237,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,524.20, 917,286.30 and 237,304.20 is: 355,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,524.20 : 917,286.30 = 237,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,524.20/917,286.30 = 237,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,524.20x = 917,286.30 × 237,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,524.20x = 217,675,891,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,675,891,592.46/611,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,956.30

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