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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,749.14, 926,692.83 and 196,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,749.14, 926,692.83 and 196,927.38 is: 295,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,749.14 : 926,692.83 = 196,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,749.14/926,692.83 = 196,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,749.14x = 926,692.83 × 196,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,749.14x = 182,491,191,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,491,191,076.69/617,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,413.10

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