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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,821.46, 927,513.82 and 234,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,821.46, 927,513.82 and 234,325.82 is: 351,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,821.46 : 927,513.82 = 234,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,821.46/927,513.82 = 234,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,821.46x = 927,513.82 × 234,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,821.46x = 217,340,436,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,340,436,432.83/618,821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,216.71

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