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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,511.48, 926,249.94 and 196,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,511.48, 926,249.94 and 196,812.60 is: 295,213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,511.48 : 926,249.94 = 196,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,511.48/926,249.94 = 196,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,511.48x = 926,249.94 × 196,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,511.48x = 182,297,658,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,297,658,941.24/617,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,213.39

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