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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,114.90, 925,740.40 and 196,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,114.90, 925,740.40 and 196,292.36 is: 294,460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,114.90 : 925,740.40 = 196,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,114.90/925,740.40 = 196,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,114.90x = 925,740.40 × 196,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,114.90x = 181,715,767,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,715,767,863.34/617,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,460.19

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