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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,288.39, 926,021.30 and 190,857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,288.39, 926,021.30 and 190,857.45 is: 286,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,288.39 : 926,021.30 = 190,857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,288.39/926,021.30 = 190,857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,288.39x = 926,021.30 × 190,857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,288.39x = 176,738,063,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,738,063,009.40/617,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,313.61

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