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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,581.07, 924,872.79 and 237,680.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,581.07, 924,872.79 and 237,680.23 is: 356,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,581.07 : 924,872.79 = 237,680.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,581.07/924,872.79 = 237,680.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,581.07x = 924,872.79 × 237,680.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,581.07x = 219,823,977,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,823,977,447.94/616,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,520.80

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