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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,119.80, 925,498.26 and 262,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,119.80, 925,498.26 and 262,131 is: 393,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,119.80 : 925,498.26 = 262,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,119.80/925,498.26 = 262,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,119.80x = 925,498.26 × 262,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,119.80x = 242,601,784,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,601,784,392.06/617,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,119.43

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