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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,468.46, 925,833.60 and 238,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,468.46, 925,833.60 and 238,074.51 is: 356,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,468.46 : 925,833.60 = 238,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,468.46/925,833.60 = 238,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,468.46x = 925,833.60 × 238,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,468.46x = 220,417,380,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,417,380,661.54/617,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,969.46

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