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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,176.22, 912,718.76 and 229,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,176.22, 912,718.76 and 229,470.44 is: 344,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,176.22 : 912,718.76 = 229,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,176.22/912,718.76 = 229,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,176.22x = 912,718.76 × 229,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,176.22x = 209,441,975,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,441,975,453.45/608,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,377.12

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