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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,173.73, 912,715.01 and 229,467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,173.73, 912,715.01 and 229,467.95 is: 344,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,173.73 : 912,715.01 = 229,467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,173.73/912,715.01 = 229,467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,173.73x = 912,715.01 × 229,467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,173.73x = 209,438,836,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,438,836,568.02/608,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,373.37

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