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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,235.11, 925,660.47 and 217,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,235.11, 925,660.47 and 217,782.29 is: 326,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,235.11 : 925,660.47 = 217,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,235.11/925,660.47 = 217,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,235.11x = 925,660.47 × 217,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,235.11x = 201,592,456,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,592,456,919.08/617,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,605.62

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