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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,002.40, 925,568.40 and 196,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,002.40, 925,568.40 and 196,180.40 is: 294,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,002.40 : 925,568.40 = 196,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,002.40/925,568.40 = 196,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,002.40x = 925,568.40 × 196,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,002.40x = 181,578,378,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,578,378,939.36/617,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,291.20

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