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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,061.48, 925,730.73 and 217,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,061.48, 925,730.73 and 217,705.56 is: 326,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,061.48 : 925,730.73 = 217,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,061.48/925,730.73 = 217,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,061.48x = 925,730.73 × 217,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,061.48x = 201,536,726,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,536,726,983.86/617,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,607.21

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