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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,467.96, 925,832.85 and 238,074.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,467.96, 925,832.85 and 238,074.01 is: 356,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,467.96 : 925,832.85 = 238,074.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,467.96/925,832.85 = 238,074.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,467.96x = 925,832.85 × 238,074.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,467.96x = 220,416,739,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,416,739,189.23/617,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,968.71

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