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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,892.48, 917,700.08 and 232,678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,892.48, 917,700.08 and 232,678 is: 348,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,892.48 : 917,700.08 = 232,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,892.48/917,700.08 = 232,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,892.48x = 917,700.08 × 232,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,892.48x = 213,528,619,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,528,619,214.24/611,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,964.28

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