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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,655.60, 927,988.88 and 244,678.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,655.60, 927,988.88 and 244,678.64 is: 367,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,655.60 : 927,988.88 = 244,678.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,655.60/927,988.88 = 244,678.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,655.60x = 927,988.88 × 244,678.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,655.60x = 227,059,057,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,059,057,093.52/618,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,020.13

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