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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,714.73, 926,355.02 and 185,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,714.73, 926,355.02 and 185,303.26 is: 277,889.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,714.73 : 926,355.02 = 185,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,714.73/926,355.02 = 185,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,714.73x = 926,355.02 × 185,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,714.73x = 171,656,605,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,656,605,123.37/617,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,889.77

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