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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,061.91, 912,111.40 and 208,696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,061.91, 912,111.40 and 208,696.88 is: 313,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,061.91 : 912,111.40 = 208,696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,061.91/912,111.40 = 208,696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,061.91x = 912,111.40 × 208,696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,061.91x = 190,354,803,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,354,803,392.43/608,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,051.68

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