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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,591.65, 925,745.19 and 238,772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,591.65, 925,745.19 and 238,772.56 is: 357,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,591.65 : 925,745.19 = 238,772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,591.65/925,745.19 = 238,772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,591.65x = 925,745.19 × 238,772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,591.65x = 221,042,548,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,042,548,923.99/617,591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,910.52

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