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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,901.30, 926,851.95 and 262,926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,901.30, 926,851.95 and 262,926.90 is: 394,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,901.30 : 926,851.95 = 262,926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,901.30/926,851.95 = 262,926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,901.30x = 926,851.95 × 262,926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,901.30x = 243,694,309,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,694,309,972.46/617,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,390.35

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