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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,805.77, 928,473.32 and 259,060.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,805.77, 928,473.32 and 259,060.67 is: 388,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,805.77 : 928,473.32 = 259,060.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,805.77/928,473.32 = 259,060.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,805.77x = 928,473.32 × 259,060.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,805.77x = 240,530,920,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,530,920,356.32/618,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,701.81

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