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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,602.61, 924,902.70 and 232,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,602.61, 924,902.70 and 232,423.26 is: 348,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,602.61 : 924,902.70 = 232,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,602.61/924,902.70 = 232,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,602.61x = 924,902.70 × 232,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,602.61x = 214,968,900,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968,900,716.80/616,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,634.43

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