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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,811.78, 928,482.30 and 259,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,811.78, 928,482.30 and 259,066.66 is: 388,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,811.78 : 928,482.30 = 259,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,811.78/928,482.30 = 259,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,811.78x = 928,482.30 × 259,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,811.78x = 240,538,808,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,538,808,330.12/618,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,710.78

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