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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,580.06, 926,203.62 and 218,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,580.06, 926,203.62 and 218,168.26 is: 327,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,580.06 : 926,203.62 = 218,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,580.06/926,203.62 = 218,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,580.06x = 926,203.62 × 218,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,580.06x = 202,068,232,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,068,232,181.10/617,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,193.58

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