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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,572.59, 924,298.43 and 237,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,572.59, 924,298.43 and 237,251.34 is: 355,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,572.59 : 924,298.43 = 237,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,572.59/924,298.43 = 237,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,572.59x = 924,298.43 × 237,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,572.59x = 219,291,039,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,291,039,891.14/616,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,661.35

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