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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,086.80, 926,899.80 and 244,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,086.80, 926,899.80 and 244,032.40 is: 365,957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,086.80 : 926,899.80 = 244,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,086.80/926,899.80 = 244,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,086.80x = 926,899.80 × 244,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,086.80x = 226,193,582,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,193,582,753.52/618,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,957.63

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