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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,247.72, 925,945.56 and 217,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,247.72, 925,945.56 and 217,806 is: 326,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,247.72 : 925,945.56 = 217,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,247.72/925,945.56 = 217,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,247.72x = 925,945.56 × 217,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,247.72x = 201,676,498,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,676,498,641.36/617,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,735.11

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