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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,308.32, 925,998.64 and 238,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,308.32, 925,998.64 and 238,231.04 is: 357,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,308.32 : 925,998.64 = 238,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,308.32/925,998.64 = 238,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,308.32x = 925,998.64 × 238,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,308.32x = 220,601,619,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,601,619,045.79/617,308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,360.51

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