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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,910.30, 926,865.45 and 197,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,910.30, 926,865.45 and 197,228.70 is: 295,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,910.30 : 926,865.45 = 197,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,910.30/926,865.45 = 197,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,910.30x = 926,865.45 × 197,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,910.30x = 182,804,467,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,804,467,778.42/617,910.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,843.05

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