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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,585.43, 925,735.88 and 238,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,585.43, 925,735.88 and 238,766.36 is: 357,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,585.43 : 925,735.88 = 238,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,585.43/925,735.88 = 238,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,585.43x = 925,735.88 × 238,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,585.43x = 221,034,582,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,034,582,357.23/617,585.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,901.22

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