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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,001.87, 921,101.22 and 259,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,001.87, 921,101.22 and 259,068.18 is: 388,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,001.87 : 921,101.22 = 259,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,001.87/921,101.22 = 259,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,001.87x = 921,101.22 × 259,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,001.87x = 238,628,016,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,628,016,661.18/614,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,643.79

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