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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,581.14, 917,008.26 and 232,529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,581.14, 917,008.26 and 232,529.61 is: 348,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,581.14 : 917,008.26 = 232,529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,581.14/917,008.26 = 232,529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,581.14x = 917,008.26 × 232,529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,581.14x = 213,231,573,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,231,573,064.58/611,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,656.23

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