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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,281, 911,476.98 and 307,968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,281, 911,476.98 and 307,968.12 is: 462,233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,281 : 911,476.98 = 307,968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,281/911,476.98 = 307,968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,281x = 911,476.98 × 307,968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,281x = 280,705,851,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,705,851,953.88/607,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,233.88

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