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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,597.66, 925,754.21 and 238,778.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,597.66, 925,754.21 and 238,778.58 is: 357,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,597.66 : 925,754.21 = 238,778.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,597.66/925,754.21 = 238,778.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,597.66x = 925,754.21 × 238,778.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,597.66x = 221,050,274,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,050,274,498.93/617,597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,919.55

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