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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,811.63, 917,717.70 and 232,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,811.63, 917,717.70 and 232,644.75 is: 348,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,811.63 : 917,717.70 = 232,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,811.63/917,717.70 = 232,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,811.63x = 917,717.70 × 232,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,811.63x = 213,502,204,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,502,204,887.08/611,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,967.22

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