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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,708.88, 926,553.60 and 196,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,708.88, 926,553.60 and 196,981.92 is: 295,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,708.88 : 926,553.60 = 196,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,708.88/926,553.60 = 196,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,708.88x = 926,553.60 × 196,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,708.88x = 182,514,307,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,514,307,110.91/617,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,469.78

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