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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,140.16, 925,710.26 and 261,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,140.16, 925,710.26 and 261,905.07 is: 392,857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,140.16 : 925,710.26 = 261,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,140.16/925,710.26 = 261,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,140.16x = 925,710.26 × 261,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,140.16x = 242,448,210,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,448,210,445.02/617,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,857.61

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