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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,439.71, 925,627.30 and 238,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,439.71, 925,627.30 and 238,626.20 is: 357,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,439.71 : 925,627.30 = 238,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,439.71/925,627.30 = 238,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,439.71x = 925,627.30 × 238,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,439.71x = 220,878,926,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,878,926,932.76/617,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,733.59

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