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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,249.44, 921,451.76 and 240,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,249.44, 921,451.76 and 240,223.84 is: 360,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,249.44 : 921,451.76 = 240,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,249.44/921,451.76 = 240,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,249.44x = 921,451.76 × 240,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,249.44x = 221,354,680,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,354,680,161.96/614,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,366.11

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