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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,615.90, 926,423.85 and 243,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,615.90, 926,423.85 and 243,590.30 is: 365,385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,615.90 : 926,423.85 = 243,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,615.90/926,423.85 = 243,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,615.90x = 926,423.85 × 243,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,615.90x = 225,667,863,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,667,863,548.66/617,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,385.45

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