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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,925.60, 917,532 and 237,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,925.60, 917,532 and 237,511.20 is: 356,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,925.60 : 917,532 = 237,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,925.60/917,532 = 237,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,925.60x = 917,532 × 237,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,925.60x = 217,924,126,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,924,126,358.40/611,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,128.47

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