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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,844.94, 926,588.40 and 185,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,844.94, 926,588.40 and 185,544.96 is: 278,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,844.94 : 926,588.40 = 185,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,844.94/926,588.40 = 185,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,844.94x = 926,588.40 × 185,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,844.94x = 171,923,807,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,923,807,614.46/617,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,263.68

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