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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,567.39, 926,616.02 and 238,754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,567.39, 926,616.02 and 238,754.17 is: 358,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,567.39 : 926,616.02 = 238,754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,567.39/926,616.02 = 238,754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,567.39x = 926,616.02 × 238,754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,567.39x = 221,233,438,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,233,438,763.80/617,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,233.68

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