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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,751.64, 926,696.60 and 196,929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,751.64, 926,696.60 and 196,929.88 is: 295,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,751.64 : 926,696.60 = 196,929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,751.64/926,696.60 = 196,929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,751.64x = 926,696.60 × 196,929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,751.64x = 182,494,250,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,494,250,234.41/617,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,416.86

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