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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,296.76, 926,033.85 and 190,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,296.76, 926,033.85 and 190,865.84 is: 286,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,296.76 : 926,033.85 = 190,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,296.76/926,033.85 = 190,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,296.76x = 926,033.85 × 190,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,296.76x = 176,748,228,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,748,228,648.68/617,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,326.19

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