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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,390.59, 924,831.15 and 237,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,390.59, 924,831.15 and 237,209.52 is: 355,908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,390.59 : 924,831.15 = 237,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,390.59/924,831.15 = 237,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,390.59x = 924,831.15 × 237,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,390.59x = 219,378,753,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,378,753,172.55/616,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,908.67

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