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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,575.59, 924,302.92 and 237,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,575.59, 924,302.92 and 237,254.34 is: 355,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,575.59 : 924,302.92 = 237,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,575.59/924,302.92 = 237,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,575.59x = 924,302.92 × 237,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,575.59x = 219,294,879,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,294,879,244.67/616,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,665.85

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