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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,154, 912,261.24 and 430,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,154, 912,261.24 and 430,861.20 is: 646,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,154 : 912,261.24 = 430,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,154/912,261.24 = 430,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,154x = 912,261.24 × 430,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,154x = 393,057,972,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,057,972,579.89/608,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,313.22

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