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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,584.15, 925,733.97 and 238,765.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,584.15, 925,733.97 and 238,765.07 is: 357,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,584.15 : 925,733.97 = 238,765.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,584.15/925,733.97 = 238,765.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,584.15x = 925,733.97 × 238,765.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,584.15x = 221,032,935,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,032,935,018.75/617,584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,899.30

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