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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,595.09, 924,332.11 and 237,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,595.09, 924,332.11 and 237,273.91 is: 355,695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,595.09 : 924,332.11 = 237,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,595.09/924,332.11 = 237,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,595.09x = 924,332.11 × 237,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,595.09x = 219,319,890,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,319,890,974.24/616,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,695.17

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