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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,770.62, 926,672.12 and 212,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,770.62, 926,672.12 and 212,958.54 is: 319,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,770.62 : 926,672.12 = 212,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,770.62/926,672.12 = 212,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,770.62x = 926,672.12 × 212,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,770.62x = 197,342,741,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,342,741,733.91/617,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,443.39

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