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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,560.12, 925,629.30 and 238,313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,560.12, 925,629.30 and 238,313.14 is: 357,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,560.12 : 925,629.30 = 238,313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,560.12/925,629.30 = 238,313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,560.12x = 925,629.30 × 238,313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,560.12x = 220,589,621,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589,621,974.67/617,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,195.38

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