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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,791.76, 917,687.64 and 237,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,791.76, 917,687.64 and 237,902.24 is: 356,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,791.76 : 917,687.64 = 237,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,791.76/917,687.64 = 237,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,791.76x = 917,687.64 × 237,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,791.76x = 218,319,945,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,319,945,176.31/611,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,853.36

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