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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,468.13, 926,192.12 and 196,738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,468.13, 926,192.12 and 196,738.29 is: 295,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,468.13 : 926,192.12 = 196,738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,468.13/926,192.12 = 196,738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,468.13x = 926,192.12 × 196,738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,468.13x = 182,217,452,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,217,452,916.58/617,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,104.22

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