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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,155.40, 912,233.10 and 583,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,155.40, 912,233.10 and 583,272.20 is: 874,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,155.40 : 912,233.10 = 583,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,155.40/912,233.10 = 583,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,155.40x = 912,233.10 × 583,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,155.40x = 532,080,207,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,080,207,149.82/608,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,908.30

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