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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,861.70, 921,855.15 and 235,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,861.70, 921,855.15 and 235,635.90 is: 353,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,861.70 : 921,855.15 = 235,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,861.70/921,855.15 = 235,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,861.70x = 921,855.15 × 235,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,861.70x = 217,222,167,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,222,167,939.89/614,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,286.22

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