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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,005.20, 912,007.80 and 252,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,005.20, 912,007.80 and 252,901.20 is: 379,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,005.20 : 912,007.80 = 252,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,005.20/912,007.80 = 252,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,005.20x = 912,007.80 × 252,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,005.20x = 230,647,867,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,647,867,029.36/608,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,351.80

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