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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,293.38, 926,028.80 and 190,862.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,293.38, 926,028.80 and 190,862.46 is: 286,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,293.38 : 926,028.80 = 190,862.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,293.38/926,028.80 = 190,862.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,293.38x = 926,028.80 × 190,862.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,293.38x = 176,744,134,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,744,134,798.85/617,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,321.12

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