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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,500.03, 927,457.62 and 239,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,500.03, 927,457.62 and 239,598.23 is: 359,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,500.03 : 927,457.62 = 239,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,500.03/927,457.62 = 239,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,500.03x = 927,457.62 × 239,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,500.03x = 222,217,200,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,217,200,113.72/618,500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,284.06

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