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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,031.80, 926,817.30 and 243,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,031.80, 926,817.30 and 243,977.40 is: 365,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,031.80 : 926,817.30 = 243,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,031.80/926,817.30 = 243,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,031.80x = 926,817.30 × 243,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,031.80x = 226,122,475,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,122,475,129.02/618,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,875.15

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