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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,922.60, 917,527.50 and 237,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,922.60, 917,527.50 and 237,508.20 is: 356,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,922.60 : 917,527.50 = 237,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,922.60/917,527.50 = 237,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,922.60x = 917,527.50 × 237,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,922.60x = 217,920,304,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,920,304,975.50/611,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,123.97

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