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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,052.46, 925,520.37 and 196,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,052.46, 925,520.37 and 196,254.22 is: 294,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,052.46 : 925,520.37 = 196,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,052.46/925,520.37 = 196,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,052.46x = 925,520.37 × 196,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,052.46x = 181,637,278,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,637,278,308.46/617,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,362.78

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