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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,196.95, 925,605.90 and 217,744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,196.95, 925,605.90 and 217,744.31 is: 326,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,196.95 : 925,605.90 = 217,744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,196.95/925,605.90 = 217,744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,196.95x = 925,605.90 × 217,744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,196.95x = 201,545,413,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,545,413,399.40/617,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,549.60

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