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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,711.88, 921,846 and 259,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,711.88, 921,846 and 259,753.32 is: 389,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,711.88 : 921,846 = 259,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,711.88/921,846 = 259,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,711.88x = 921,846 × 259,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,711.88x = 239,452,559,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,452,559,028.72/614,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,536.25

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