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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,551.70, 926,327.55 and 218,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,551.70, 926,327.55 and 218,642.90 is: 327,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,551.70 : 926,327.55 = 218,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,551.70/926,327.55 = 218,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,551.70x = 926,327.55 × 218,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,551.70x = 202,534,941,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,534,941,881.90/617,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,964.35

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