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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,610.11, 926,489.88 and 218,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,610.11, 926,489.88 and 218,169.14 is: 327,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,610.11 : 926,489.88 = 218,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,610.11/926,489.88 = 218,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,610.11x = 926,489.88 × 218,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,610.11x = 202,131,495,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,131,495,705.85/617,610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,280.10

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