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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,233.20, 925,849.80 and 196,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,233.20, 925,849.80 and 196,551.60 is: 294,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,233.20 : 925,849.80 = 196,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,233.20/925,849.80 = 196,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,233.20x = 925,849.80 × 196,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,233.20x = 181,977,259,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,977,259,549.68/617,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,827.40

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