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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,168.48, 912,707.12 and 229,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,168.48, 912,707.12 and 229,462.70 is: 344,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,168.48 : 912,707.12 = 229,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,168.48/912,707.12 = 229,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,168.48x = 912,707.12 × 229,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,168.48x = 209,432,236,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,432,236,074.55/608,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,365.49

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