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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,867.80, 923,609.70 and 242,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,867.80, 923,609.70 and 242,005.40 is: 362,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,867.80 : 923,609.70 = 242,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,867.80/923,609.70 = 242,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,867.80x = 923,609.70 × 242,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,867.80x = 223,518,534,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,518,534,892.38/615,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,932.65

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