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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,139.60, 926,766.60 and 238,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,139.60, 926,766.60 and 238,735.60 is: 357,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,139.60 : 926,766.60 = 238,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,139.60/926,766.60 = 238,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,139.60x = 926,766.60 × 238,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,139.60x = 221,252,180,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,252,180,310.96/618,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,932.38

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