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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,813.17, 917,742.81 and 232,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,813.17, 917,742.81 and 232,663.24 is: 349,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,813.17 : 917,742.81 = 232,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,813.17/917,742.81 = 232,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,813.17x = 917,742.81 × 232,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,813.17x = 213,525,011,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,525,011,209.94/611,813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,003.62

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