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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,501.40, 926,252.10 and 243,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,501.40, 926,252.10 and 243,475.80 is: 365,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,501.40 : 926,252.10 = 243,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,501.40/926,252.10 = 243,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,501.40x = 926,252.10 × 243,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,501.40x = 225,519,971,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,519,971,049.18/617,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,213.70

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