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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,601.61, 924,901.20 and 232,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,601.61, 924,901.20 and 232,422.26 is: 348,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,601.61 : 924,901.20 = 232,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,601.61/924,901.20 = 232,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,601.61x = 924,901.20 × 232,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,601.61x = 214,967,622,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,967,622,556.21/616,601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,632.92

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