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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,622.18, 926,303.67 and 174,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,622.18, 926,303.67 and 174,286.50 is: 261,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,622.18 : 926,303.67 = 174,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,622.18/926,303.67 = 174,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,622.18x = 926,303.67 × 174,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,622.18x = 161,442,224,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,442,224,581.46/617,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,393.18

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