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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,278.36, 925,919.88 and 217,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,278.36, 925,919.88 and 217,702.12 is: 326,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,278.36 : 925,919.88 = 217,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,278.36/925,919.88 = 217,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,278.36x = 925,919.88 × 217,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,278.36x = 201,574,720,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,574,720,826.15/617,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,554.01

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