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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,983.43, 928,396.07 and 239,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,983.43, 928,396.07 and 239,644.64 is: 359,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,983.43 : 928,396.07 = 239,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,983.43/928,396.07 = 239,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,983.43x = 928,396.07 × 239,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,983.43x = 222,485,141,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,485,141,972.57/618,983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,436.35

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