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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,346.80, 926,195.52 and 196,655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,346.80, 926,195.52 and 196,655.12 is: 295,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,346.80 : 926,195.52 = 196,655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,346.80/926,195.52 = 196,655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,346.80x = 926,195.52 × 196,655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,346.80x = 182,141,091,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,141,091,129.06/617,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,038.53

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