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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,588.64, 925,740.69 and 238,769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,588.64, 925,740.69 and 238,769.55 is: 357,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,588.64 : 925,740.69 = 238,769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,588.64/925,740.69 = 238,769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,588.64x = 925,740.69 × 238,769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,588.64x = 221,038,690,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,038,690,282.34/617,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,906.02

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