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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,042.40, 925,628.40 and 196,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,042.40, 925,628.40 and 196,220.40 is: 294,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,042.40 : 925,628.40 = 196,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,042.40/925,628.40 = 196,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,042.40x = 925,628.40 × 196,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,042.40x = 181,627,174,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,627,174,899.36/617,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,351.21

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