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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,276.96, 924,415.02 and 232,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,276.96, 924,415.02 and 232,098.28 is: 348,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,276.96 : 924,415.02 = 232,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,276.96/924,415.02 = 232,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,276.96x = 924,415.02 × 232,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,276.96x = 214,555,136,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,555,136,148.17/616,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,147.26

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