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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,687.65, 924,904.35 and 237,478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,687.65, 924,904.35 and 237,478.23 is: 356,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,687.65 : 924,904.35 = 237,478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,687.65/924,904.35 = 237,478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,687.65x = 924,904.35 × 237,478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,687.65x = 219,644,647,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,644,647,957.30/616,687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,168.39

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