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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,713.73, 926,353.52 and 185,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,713.73, 926,353.52 and 185,302.26 is: 277,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,713.73 : 926,353.52 = 185,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,713.73/926,353.52 = 185,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,713.73x = 926,353.52 × 185,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,713.73x = 171,655,400,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655,400,583.33/617,713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,888.27

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