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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,576.32, 917,422.40 and 237,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,576.32, 917,422.40 and 237,628.16 is: 356,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,576.32 : 917,422.40 = 237,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,576.32/917,422.40 = 237,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,576.32x = 917,422.40 × 237,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,576.32x = 218,005,396,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,005,396,854.78/611,576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,464.74

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