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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,161.91, 912,697.28 and 229,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,161.91, 912,697.28 and 229,456.13 is: 344,355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,161.91 : 912,697.28 = 229,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,161.91/912,697.28 = 229,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,161.91x = 912,697.28 × 229,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,161.91x = 209,423,988,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,423,988,585.71/608,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,355.65

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