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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,573.40, 921,989.70 and 259,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,573.40, 921,989.70 and 259,404.60 is: 389,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,573.40 : 921,989.70 = 259,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,573.40/921,989.70 = 259,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,573.40x = 921,989.70 × 259,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,573.40x = 239,168,369,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,168,369,332.62/614,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,161.60

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