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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,678.79, 924,891.06 and 237,469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,678.79, 924,891.06 and 237,469.39 is: 356,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,678.79 : 924,891.06 = 237,469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,678.79/924,891.06 = 237,469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,678.79x = 924,891.06 × 237,469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,678.79x = 219,633,310,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,633,310,616.53/616,678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,155.13

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