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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,347.80, 926,197.02 and 196,656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,347.80, 926,197.02 and 196,656.12 is: 295,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,347.80 : 926,197.02 = 196,656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,347.80/926,197.02 = 196,656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,347.80x = 926,197.02 × 196,656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,347.80x = 182,142,312,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,142,312,308.76/617,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,040.03

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