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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,182.74, 925,848.09 and 217,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,182.74, 925,848.09 and 217,740.96 is: 326,637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,182.74 : 925,848.09 = 217,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,182.74/925,848.09 = 217,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,182.74x = 925,848.09 × 217,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,182.74x = 201,595,051,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,595,051,930.77/617,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,637.54

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