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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,596.54, 925,752.57 and 238,777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,596.54, 925,752.57 and 238,777.48 is: 357,917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,596.54 : 925,752.57 = 238,777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,596.54/925,752.57 = 238,777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,596.54x = 925,752.57 × 238,777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,596.54x = 221,048,865,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,048,865,768.12/617,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,917.91

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