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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,216.60, 926,882.10 and 238,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,216.60, 926,882.10 and 238,812.60 is: 358,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,216.60 : 926,882.10 = 238,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,216.60/926,882.10 = 238,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,216.60x = 926,882.10 × 238,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,216.60x = 221,351,124,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,351,124,194.46/618,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,047.85

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