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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,789.84, 922,265.40 and 240,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,789.84, 922,265.40 and 240,764.24 is: 361,177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,789.84 : 922,265.40 = 240,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,789.84/922,265.40 = 240,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,789.84x = 922,265.40 × 240,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,789.84x = 222,048,528,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,048,528,109.30/614,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,177.94

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