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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,521.68, 927,723.96 and 197,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,521.68, 927,723.96 and 197,684.56 is: 296,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,521.68 : 927,723.96 = 197,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,521.68/927,723.96 = 197,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,521.68x = 927,723.96 × 197,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,521.68x = 183,396,702,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,396,702,834.06/618,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,508.12

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