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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,249.72, 925,948.56 and 217,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,249.72, 925,948.56 and 217,808 is: 326,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,249.72 : 925,948.56 = 217,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,249.72/925,948.56 = 217,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,249.72x = 925,948.56 × 217,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,249.72x = 201,679,003,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,679,003,956.48/617,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,738.11

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