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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,580.07, 924,871.29 and 237,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,580.07, 924,871.29 and 237,679.23 is: 356,519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,580.07 : 924,871.29 = 237,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,580.07/924,871.29 = 237,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,580.07x = 924,871.29 × 237,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,580.07x = 219,822,700,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,822,700,415.87/616,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,519.31

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