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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,602.60, 927,461.10 and 239,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,602.60, 927,461.10 and 239,198.60 is: 358,626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,602.60 : 927,461.10 = 239,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,602.60/927,461.10 = 239,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,602.60x = 927,461.10 × 239,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,602.60x = 221,847,396,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,847,396,674.46/618,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,626.68

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