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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,926, 926,894.68 and 243,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,926, 926,894.68 and 243,949 is: 365,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,926 : 926,894.68 = 243,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,926/926,894.68 = 243,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,926x = 926,894.68 × 243,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,926x = 226,115,030,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,115,030,291.32/617,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,925.74

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