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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,750.16, 917,683.56 and 237,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,750.16, 917,683.56 and 237,802.32 is: 356,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,750.16 : 917,683.56 = 237,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,750.16/917,683.56 = 237,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,750.16x = 917,683.56 × 237,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,750.16x = 218,227,279,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,227,279,593.86/611,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,726.15

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