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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,254.92, 912,537.90 and 253,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,254.92, 912,537.90 and 253,150.92 is: 379,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,254.92 : 912,537.90 = 253,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,254.92/912,537.90 = 253,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,254.92x = 912,537.90 × 253,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,254.92x = 231,009,808,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,009,808,919.87/608,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,791.11

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