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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,314.23, 926,006.99 and 238,236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,314.23, 926,006.99 and 238,236.93 is: 357,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,314.23 : 926,006.99 = 238,236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,314.23/926,006.99 = 238,236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,314.23x = 926,006.99 × 238,236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,314.23x = 220,609,061,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,609,061,264.96/617,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,369.15

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