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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,744.64, 926,686.08 and 196,922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,744.64, 926,686.08 and 196,922.88 is: 295,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,744.64 : 926,686.08 = 196,922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,744.64/926,686.08 = 196,922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,744.64x = 926,686.08 × 196,922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,744.64x = 182,485,691,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,485,691,729.51/617,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,406.35

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