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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,515.48, 926,255.94 and 196,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,515.48, 926,255.94 and 196,816.60 is: 295,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,515.48 : 926,255.94 = 196,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,515.48/926,255.94 = 196,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,515.48x = 926,255.94 × 196,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,515.48x = 182,302,544,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,302,544,840.60/617,515.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,219.39

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