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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,238.72, 925,932.06 and 217,796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,238.72, 925,932.06 and 217,796.94 is: 326,721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,238.72 : 925,932.06 = 217,796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,238.72/925,932.06 = 217,796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,238.72x = 925,932.06 × 217,796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,238.72x = 201,665,169,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,665,169,315.90/617,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,721.51

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