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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,074.56, 925,632.21 and 212,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,074.56, 925,632.21 and 212,262.69 is: 318,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,074.56 : 925,632.21 = 212,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,074.56/925,632.21 = 212,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,074.56x = 925,632.21 × 212,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,074.56x = 196,477,182,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,477,182,845.25/617,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,401.04

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