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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,055.46, 925,524.86 and 196,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,055.46, 925,524.86 and 196,257.22 is: 294,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,055.46 : 925,524.86 = 196,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,055.46/925,524.86 = 196,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,055.46x = 925,524.86 × 196,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,055.46x = 181,640,936,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,640,936,064.49/617,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,367.28

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