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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,167.73, 912,706.01 and 229,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,167.73, 912,706.01 and 229,461.95 is: 344,364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,167.73 : 912,706.01 = 229,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,167.73/912,706.01 = 229,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,167.73x = 912,706.01 × 229,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,167.73x = 209,431,295,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,431,295,120.48/608,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,364.37

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