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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,316.39, 926,140.97 and 257,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,316.39, 926,140.97 and 257,367.60 is: 386,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,316.39 : 926,140.97 = 257,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,316.39/926,140.97 = 257,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,316.39x = 926,140.97 × 257,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,316.39x = 238,358,678,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,358,678,710.57/617,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,120.77

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