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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,231.36, 927,675.36 and 244,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,231.36, 927,675.36 and 244,257.60 is: 366,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,231.36 : 927,675.36 = 244,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,231.36/927,675.36 = 244,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,231.36x = 927,675.36 × 244,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,231.36x = 226,591,757,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,591,757,012.74/618,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,516.12

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