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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,607.17, 926,485.47 and 218,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,607.17, 926,485.47 and 218,166.20 is: 327,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,607.17 : 926,485.47 = 218,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,607.17/926,485.47 = 218,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,607.17x = 926,485.47 × 218,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,607.17x = 202,127,814,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,127,814,345.11/617,607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,275.69

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