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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,350.59, 926,492.43 and 262,614.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,350.59, 926,492.43 and 262,614.33 is: 394,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,350.59 : 926,492.43 = 262,614.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,350.59/926,492.43 = 262,614.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,350.59x = 926,492.43 × 262,614.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,350.59x = 243,310,188,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,310,188,754.52/617,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,119.96

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