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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,666.78, 926,569.28 and 196,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,666.78, 926,569.28 and 196,846.94 is: 295,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,666.78 : 926,569.28 = 196,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,666.78/926,569.28 = 196,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,666.78x = 926,569.28 × 196,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,666.78x = 182,392,323,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,392,323,325.27/617,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,292.43

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