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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,358.60, 926,073.74 and 238,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,358.60, 926,073.74 and 238,281.44 is: 357,435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,358.60 : 926,073.74 = 238,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,358.60/926,073.74 = 238,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,358.60x = 926,073.74 × 238,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,358.60x = 220,666,184,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,666,184,313.39/617,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,435.99

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