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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,926.58, 928,402.74 and 198,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,926.58, 928,402.74 and 198,201.24 is: 297,305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,926.58 : 928,402.74 = 198,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,926.58/928,402.74 = 198,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,926.58x = 928,402.74 × 198,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,926.58x = 184,010,574,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,010,574,287.40/618,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,305.98

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